Tehran, July 4 — In a long-awaited step toward normalcy, Iran has officially reopened its airspace—including airports in the capital, Tehran—after nearly three weeks of closure triggered by the recent conflict with Israel.
The decision, announced by state media yesterday, marks a significant moment for the country’s aviation sector and its people. Life had been on pause since June 13, when Iran shut down its skies entirely in response to Israeli air strikes and its own subsequent missile launches.
Now, with a ceasefire between the two adversaries in place since June 24, the skies are once again open—not just for planes, but for hope and movement.
“Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini international airports in Tehran, along with airports in all four corners of the country, are ready to welcome flights,” reported the state-run IRNA news agency.
This means both domestic and international travel is gradually resuming across Iran, though with a few exceptions. Flights in and out of Isfahan and Tabriz remain grounded for now, pending technical preparations. Authorities expect operations in those cities to restart once infrastructure is fully restored.
For many Iranians, especially those separated from loved ones or stuck far from home, this reopening feels deeply personal. Airports are more than travel hubs—they’re gateways to reunion, healing, and economic recovery.
The skies above eastern Iran had already reopened shortly after the ceasefire, allowing international flights to begin using those routes again. Now, the full reopening signals a broader return to calm and connectivity.
As the country begins to rebuild its routines, one thing is clear: peace—even a fragile one—brings people closer together, quite literally.
