Iran Resumes Flights After Missile Attack on Israel

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Iran has resumed flights at its airports on Thursday after a brief suspension following its missile strikes on Israel, Edum news reports.

The Islamic Republic launched 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, marking its second direct attack on the nation, following a missile and drone assaults in April.

Both domestic and international flights were grounded until 5:00am local time (0130 GMT) on Thursday. The flights were resumed after the Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation deemed conditions safe.

Jafar Yazarloo, for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation Spokesman, confirmed the resumption of flight operations, stating that restrictions had been lifted.

“After ensuring favorable and safe flight conditions and ending of the restrictions, airlines are allowed to carry out flight operations,” Yazarloo was quoted as saying by the official IRNA news agency.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has advised European airlines to avoid Iranian airspace until at least October 31, with the situation subject to ongoing review.

Similar warnings have also been issued for Israeli and Lebanese airspaces in recent days due to escalating tensions in the Middle East region.

Written by Jennifer Amarachi