Iran abruptly suspended all domestic and international flights indefinitely on Saturday, according to the country's aviation authority. The decision comes hours after Israel confirmed conducting military strikes within Iranian territory, escalating regional tensions to their highest level in months. 🚨
🛫 A Civil Aviation Organization spokesperson told state-run IRNA news agency: \"Flights on all routes have been cancelled until further notice.\" While no official reason was given, the move follows reports of explosions near key Iranian military sites overnight.
🌍 Travel experts warn this could disrupt global flight paths between Europe and Asia, with Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport serving as a major transit hub. Thousands of passengers remain stranded worldwide as airlines scramble to reroute flights.
💼 The shutdown raises concerns about economic impacts, from disrupted cargo shipments to tourism challenges. With Tehran's airspace closure, flights between Gulf states and Central Asia now face extended detours – potentially driving up fuel costs and ticket prices.
📱 Social media flooded with #FlightChaos updates as travelers shared videos of packed airports. One Dubai-bound passenger tweeted: \"Stuck in Istanbul with no timeline – feels like we're watching history unfold through airport TVs.\"
🔍 Analysts speculate this could signal preparation for broader military operations. However, governments worldwide urge restraint, with UN Secretary-General Guterres calling for \"immediate de-escalation\" between the nations.
