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15 Jan 2026
Iran reopens airspace after hours-long shutdown spooks airlines
Summary
Iran reopened its airspace after a five-hour closure due to concerns of potential U.S. military strikes. The closure, which ended at 3:30 a.m. UTC, impacted several airlines, including IndiGo and Lufthansa, who canceled or rerouted flights to Tehran. The closure followed escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, fueled by anti-government protests in Iran.