Iran Airspace Closure Disrupts Flights; Airlines Continue Rerouting Amid Tensions

Iran temporarily closed its airspace for nearly five hours amid heightened US-Iran tensions, disrupting international flights between India, West Asia, Europe, and the US. Although the airspace reopened, many airlines, including European carriers like Lufthansa and British Airways, continue to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace, rerouting flights over Afghanistan and Central Asia due to ongoing security concerns. Experts recommend caution for travelers transiting the region for at least a week.