Iran has resumed commercial flights after nearly two months of conflict with the US and Israel, in an effort to restore air traffic amid ongoing safety concerns.
Commercial flights have resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel erupted nearly two months ago.
Iranian state television reported that the airport is currently operating routes to Istanbul (Turkey), Muscat (Oman), and Medina (Saudi Arabia).
Flight tracking platform Flightradar24 recorded at least three flights departing for Istanbul on the morning of April 25.
This follows Iran’s partial reopening of its airspace earlier this month, during the ceasefire with the US.
Additionally, Mashhad Airport in the northeastern region of the country has also resumed international flights this week.
Tehran is accelerating efforts to restore its aviation network, including reactivating airports that were heavily damaged in airstrikes.
The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran stated that six airports will resume operations from April 25, although a specific list has not been released.
However, this reopening effort raises concerns about flight safety. Air traffic control towers and navigation systems have been attacked, 15 passenger aircraft have been completely destroyed, and many others have been severely damaged.
Deputy head of the Civil Aviation Organization, Hamid Reza Sanei, acknowledged on state television that “most airports have suffered damage to runways or structural facilities,” and noted that about 20% of Iran’s active fleet has been completely grounded.
Nevertheless, Sanei emphasized that “the damage is repairable and airports are gradually being brought back into operation.”
Head of the organization, Abouzar Shiroudi, affirmed that Iran “still maintains the capability to carry out flight operations” despite infrastructure losses.
Tehran International Airport reopened just as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held two meetings with senior military and political leaders since arriving in Islamabad on April 24.
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Iranian delegation continues discussions with the country’s senior leadership, as US special envoys are also expected to arrive in Islamabad on April 25.
However, officials from both sides have not disclosed the specific timing for the arrival of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
Soaring jet fuel prices due to the escalating Middle East conflict are putting significant pressure on Chinese airlines, forcing them to tighten costs, increase surcharges, and adjust their route networks to cope.
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