Iran Plans Phased Reopening of Airspace in Four Stages
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-18 23:06 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
Iran's airspace is set to reopen gradually in four phases, beginning with transit flights before moving to domestic and international departures, according to Tasnim News Agency citing an aviation official. No timeline for the full reopening was specified.
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