Iran has finally reopened its primary international gateway, Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, nearly two months after US‑Israel airstrikes forced the country to shut its airspace and halt all civilian flights. The move comes just days after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely, creating enough stability for Iran to resume limited operations.
Flights restarted on Saturday on a restricted scale, with passenger services now operating to Muscat, Istanbul and Medina. While full operations have not yet resumed, officials say the reopening marks an important first step toward restoring Iran’s international connectivity after weeks of isolation.
Iran closed all airports on February 28, when coordinated US‑Israel strikes targeted nuclear and missile facilities across several cities, including Tehran. The closure lasted through roughly 40 days of conflict, until the United States announced a 14‑day ceasefire on April 8. That truce was due to expire on April 22, but Trump extended it the day before, allowing Iran to begin reopening its airspace.
Saturday’s partial restart is being viewed as a cautious but significant milestone. Although only a handful of routes are currently active, aviation officials say it signals Iran’s intention to gradually return to normal operations provided the ceasefire holds and no new escalation emerges.
For now, the skies over Tehran are open again, but only just. The road back to full international traffic remains slow, careful and uncertain.
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