Iran’s main international gateway, Imam Khomeini International Airport, has reopened after a 57-day shutdown of the war.
Two days after the reopening of airspace, limited flights have started, the sources said.
Although there are 100 to 150 flights per day in normal time, it is currently reduced to 10 to 15. However, the number of passengers in the terminals is gradually increasing.
The airport was operational amid the loss of infrastructure during the war. Tehran’s second airport, Mehrabad International Airport, which was originally used on domestic routes, was also attacked. Damage was also reported at the airports in Tabriz and Urmia.
Iran’s civil aviation sector has come under heavy pressure due to prolonged sanctions and recent disruptions in the recent conflict. As a result, it may take time to normalize the flight.
Although the ceasefire is in effect, there is uncertainty among the common people. There is no concern about the establishment of a lasting peace or a new conflict.
Iran retaliated after a joint attack by the United States and Israel on February 28. The conflict quickly spread across the Middle East. As a result, the slowit of Hormuz, the main trade route, has also caused instability in the global energy market.
The two-week ceasefire came into effect from April 8th after a 39-day conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump later announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire. Pakistan, as a mediator, has been trying to hold a new round of talks, but Iran has not yet agreed to a second round of talks.
Source: Al Jazeera