Iran suspends flights above several cities amid reports of air attack
Region
- 19 April, 2024
- 04:52
Iran suspended flights above some of its cities, such as Isfahan, Shiraz and Tehran, according to the IRNA news agency, Report informs via TASS.
Besides, air defense systems were activated in Isfahan, Reuters said citing an Iranian source. Presumably, the systems reacted to a drone.
IRNA said air defenses were in action in several Iranian provinces.
According to CNN, at least eight flights were diverted from their courses amid reports of Israel’s possible missile strike on Iran.
The Mehr news agency, in turn, reported that Tehran International Airport cancelled international flights until 10:00 a.m. Moscow time (7:00 a.m. GMT).
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