Iran has partially reopened its airspace after 50 days, resuming operations at six airports across the country.
According to Iranian media, airports in Mashhad, Birjand, Gorgan, and Zahedan have been reopened, along with Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport. Meanwhile, Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority says eastern airspace reopened at 7:00 a.m., allowing international flights to transit through the region.
Officials stated that flight operations from all airports in Iran will gradually resume; however, no specific timeline has been provided. They added that previously imposed restrictions are now being eased amid regional tensions, although flights from Iran had not fully resumed as of this afternoon.
It is worth noting that Iran’s airspace had been closed since February 28, following the start of attacks by the United States and Israel.
On the other hand, Iranian state media reported that the country’s military is regaining control of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the fresh statement of Revolutionary Guards, stated that the Strait would be restored to its original condition, with the armed forces maintaining control of the area.
Some ships had previously been seen passing through the waterway, but it remains unclear how much traffic has resumed since the ban on this vital trade route was lifted.
In its statement, the Iranian military accused the United States of “piracy,” claiming that its so-called blockade amounted to a “robbery of maritime affairs.”
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