Iran resumes international commercial flights from Tehran after war suspension

12 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 25

The first flights departed for Medina, Muscat, and Istanbul, marking the end of a two-month halt at Tehran’s main airport.
Flight operations are expected to increase in the coming days, signaling a gradual normalization of international travel from Iran.
Domestic flights had already resumed on April 18, with six local airports including Tehran, Mashhad, and Birjand reopening after the conflict disrupted air travel.

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