US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Iran Closes Airspace, Flights Rerouted Globally

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CNBC Awaaz•15-01-2026, 07:40
US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Iran Closes Airspace, Flights Rerouted Globally
- •Iran temporarily closed its airspace for most international flights due to escalating tensions with the US.
- •Dozens of aircraft worldwide were forced to change their routes, causing significant disruption to aviation.
- •The closure followed US President Donald Trump's warning of intervention amid anti-government protests in Iran.
- •Only international flights to or from Tehran with prior approval were permitted to use Iranian airspace.
- •Major airlines like IndiGo, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines rerouted or canceled flights.
Why It Matters: Escalating US-Iran tensions led to Iran closing its airspace, disrupting global aviation and raising security concerns.
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