Iran Eases Flight Restrictions Imposed After Air Strikes

Vast tracts of western Iran airspace are empty after strike
Soaring tensions risk further upending global air traffic

WATCH: Iran’s state TV reported that the source of a loud sound heard in Isfahan was air defense systems firing at “small” suspicious objects, and that they’ve received no reports of damage to Iranian facilities. Earlier, US officials reported Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Iran. Joumanna Bercetche has more.Source: Bloomberg

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By Phoebe Sedgman

April 19, 2024 at 4:00 AM UTC

Updated on

April 19, 2024 at 6:45 AM UTC

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Iran eased flight restrictions at some airports after a strike that US officials attributed to Israel forced commercial airlines to reroute for the second time in less than a week.

Iranian state TV reported that restrictions which had been imposed on some of the country’s airports have since been lifted, though it didn’t name specific locations. The semi-official Tasnim news agency said operations at the airport in Isfahan — where explosions were reported to have been heard Friday — have returned to normal, including for international flights.