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Iran Shuts Airspace Amid Tensions with U.S. Over Protests

1/15/2026

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Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for over four hours amid rising tensions with the United States over the crackdown on protests.
International carriers faced diversions around Iran, affecting the East-West corridor.
The move followed vague statements from U.S. President Donald Trump about possible responses.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested diplomacy over conflict.
The crackdown has killed at least 2,615 people, raising concerns about possible executions of detainees.

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Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for over four hours amid rising tensions with the United States over the crackdown on protests.
International carriers faced diversions around Iran, affecting the East-West corridor.
The move followed vague statements from U.S. President Donald Trump about possible responses.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested diplomacy over conflict.
The crackdown has killed at least 2,615 people, raising concerns about possible executions of detainees.