Iran’s Khomeini Airport Resumes Operations After 56 Days; International Flights Restart

April 25, Kathmandu — Following nearly two months of suspension due to U.S. and Israeli attacks, Iran’s air services have resumed. After U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire agreement, international flights from Iran recommenced on Saturday. According to reports, Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport began operating international flights again from Saturday morning. Iranian media have cited that flights are now operating to various cities across West Asia from the airport.

Among the cities flown to from Tehran are Medina in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman, and Istanbul in Turkey. All Iranian air services were suspended following an attack between the U.S. and Iran on February 28. International flights to Tehran were halted for 56 days. On April 8, under Pakistan’s mediation, the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. During this period, peace talks were held between negotiators from both countries in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital, but the talks were unsuccessful. The ceasefire agreement ended on April 21. Subsequently, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire period. In connection with this, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is currently on a visit to Pakistan, and reports indicate that a U.S. delegation is also present in Pakistan. However, no definitive decisions have been made regarding the next phase of peace talks.