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Russia Halts Flights to Iran and Israel Amidst Conflict
28 Feb
Summary
- Russian air carriers suspended flights to Iran and Israel.
- Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran.
- Alternative routes are being planned for flights to Persian Gulf countries.
Russian air carriers have suspended all flights to Iran and Israel, as announced by the Russian Ministry of Transport on Saturday. This action follows Israel's launch of a pre-emptive military strike against Iran.
The escalating conflict has pushed the Middle East into renewed military confrontation. This development further diminishes hopes for a diplomatic resolution to Iran's long-standing nuclear dispute with Western nations.
In response to the closure of Iranian and Israeli airspace, Russian aviation authorities and carriers have been working on alternative flight routes. These new routes are intended to ensure the safety of flights to Persian Gulf countries.
Rosaviatsiya, the Russian aviation watchdog, has issued recommendations for air carriers. These guidelines advise choosing alternative routes and closely monitoring advisories from foreign aviation authorities, especially after several countries, including Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, and Kuwait, closed their airspace. The UAE also implemented temporary restrictions.
