Iran Resumes Commercial Flights After Conflict
Iran has resumed commercial flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport, marking the first operations since the conflict with the United States and Israel began two months ago.
State media confirmed that flights to Istanbul, Muscat, and Medina departed on Saturday. At the same time, Iran Air resumed domestic service to Mashhad after a 56-day pause.
Iran Expands Flight Routes and Regional Connectivity
Authorities plan to expand routes in the coming days. Flights to Baku, Najaf, Baghdad, and Doha are already scheduled.
Mohammad Amirani, CEO of the Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company, confirmed that officials will prioritize eastern regions. These areas border Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. As a result, they will support domestic and transit flights.
In addition, airports in Mashhad, Zahedan, Kerman, Yazd, and Birjand will act as key traffic hubs. Officials are also consulting foreign airlines to restore international routes and attract transit passengers.
Conflict Impact on Middle East Aviation
The recent conflict disrupted air travel across the Middle East. Airlines halted operations, and several countries closed their airspace. Consequently, thousands of travelers struggled to return home.
However, some countries responded quickly. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates reopened parts of their airspace within days. Since then, flight schedules have gradually expanded.
👉 You can see similar recovery trends in Qatar Airways’ global network expansion
Fuel Supply Concerns Continue
Meanwhile, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to raise concerns. It has increased the risk of a global jet fuel shortage.
The International Energy Agency warned that Europe may face supply shortages within weeks. Without action, airlines could begin canceling flights.
In response, the Lufthansa Group announced plans to cut 20,000 short-haul flights by October.
Conclusion
Overall, Iran resumes commercial flights as part of a gradual recovery in regional aviation. While operations are restarting, challenges such as fuel supply and geopolitical tensions continue to affect global air travel.
