Still Grounded: Iran Keeps Airspace Shutdown Despite Ceasefire with Israel, Even Until Saturday
Iran maintains airspace restriction, prolonging ban even beyond truce with Israel for twenty-four more hours.
In a move that's raising eyebrows, Iran has extended its airspace shutdown for yet another day, right up until 2:00 PM local time on Saturday, as announced by their state news agency IRNA, quoting a ministry spokesperson.
Despite the ceasefire Israel has apparently agreed upon, there's no denying that Iran isn't taking any chances. Some leeway and overflight permissions have been granted, particularly in the east, but the main air hub in Tehran remains shut. Tracking portal Flightradar has picked up a few isolated flights in the east and along the southeastern coast of Iran.
So what's going on? Well, it's all about caution and concerns regarding military activity and regional security. Although hostilities between Iran and Israel seem to be cooling down as of June 25, 2025, flights in and out of Iran still require the green light from the Iranian Civil Aviation Authority, and all scheduled flight services in, to, and from Iran remain grounded.
The Iranian Roads and Urban Development has made it clear that Iran's airspace will stay closed until 2 p.m. local time on June 27, 2025 – a decision arrived at following the turbulent spell of hostilities that included Israeli airstrikes against Iran and retaliatory Iranian counterattacks, which led to the closure of various regional airspaces for safety purposes.
What's interesting, though, is that neighboring countries like Iraq and Israel have already reopened their airspaces after the ceasefire, but Iran's being extra careful – granting permission only for international flights with prior approval, and keeping commercial flight services at bay. This move seemed like a safety measure to avoid potential military risks and lingering tensions in the airspace between those nations.
Long story short: Iran's airspace shutdown is a matter of precaution, given the recent skirmish and the possibility of renewed hostilities, despite the ceasefire. Meanwhile, the closure is likely to last until 2 p.m. local time on June 27, 2025, and flights continue to require approval. Scheduled commercial services are still off the table. All of this points to Iran's focus on maintaining safety and control over its airspace amid the unstable regional security environment, even after a ceasefire has been called.
Source: ntv.de, dpa
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- In light of the ongoing regional tensions, Iran has maintained a strict stance on its airspace, adhering to a community policy that requires prior approval for all flights, reflecting the country's employment policy focused on maintaining safety and control.
- The political climate in the Middle East, following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, has led to a heightened interest in general-news stories, including updates on the employment policy regarding flight services in Iranian airspace.
