Tehran International Airport Resumes Commercial Flights After Conflict Pause
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Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport has resumed international services, and Iran Air will now operate Hajj flights from Tehran, Mashhad and Zahedan. The restart follows a two‑month suspension during the recent US‑Iran conflict and restores Iran’s main air link for pilgrims, tourists and cargo. Regional airports such as Kermanshah are also reopening, pointing to a broader return of civil aviation as the ceasefire holds.
Reported Facts
Observable data points shared across all narratives
- •Imam Khomeini International Airport near Tehran restarted international flights on 25 April 2026 after a roughly two‑month suspension.
- •Iran’s civil aviation authorities had halted commercial flights at Tehran’s main international airport because of security risks linked to the US‑Iran conflict.
- •Iran Air has announced dedicated Hajj services from Tehran, Mashhad and Zahedan for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
- •Middle Eastern outlets report that the resumption at Tehran is the first time commercial flights have operated there since the latest round of fighting.
- •Russian outlets describe the reopening of Tehran International Airport as a full restoration of operations rather than a limited or emergency service.
- •Indian coverage notes that the restart of flights from Tehran is expected to reconnect Iran with regional carriers that had suspended routes.
- •Chinese reports say Kermanshah airport in western Iran will resume flights from Monday, 27 April 2026, extending the reopening beyond the capital.
Core Disagreement— Main Driver
According to Middle East, ceasefire and reduced attacks allow flights to restart safely. However, Russia sources see it as iran simply restoring normal transport after a short disruption.
Narrative Split
How different information blocks interpret these facts
ME
Ceasefire Stability Test
Middle Eastern outlets link the reopening of Tehran’s airport directly to the current US‑Iran ceasefire and present it as a test of how durable the pause in fighting will be. They stress that restoring Hajj and other passenger flights is vital for Iran’s economy and for regional travel links. Many expect airlines and passengers to return gradually, watching for any renewed airspace threats or missile fire.
- •Iran’s decision to restart commercial flights from Tehran follows a period of reduced missile and drone attacks linked to the US‑Iran conflict.
- •The launch of Iran Air Hajj flights from Tehran, Mashhad and Zahedan is presented as proof that Iran now feels safe enough to move large numbers of pilgrims by air.
- •Regional carriers are expected to re‑evaluate suspended routes to Tehran and other Iranian cities as airports reopen.
- •Gulf and Levant countries are portrayed as watching Iranian airspace safety closely before fully restoring their own flight schedules.
- •Any breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran is expected to trigger fresh suspensions of flights to and from Iran.
RU
Return To Normality
Russian coverage presents the restart of operations at Tehran International Airport as a straightforward return to normal civil aviation after a temporary disruption. It stresses that Iran is restoring both domestic and international links, including regional airports like Kermanshah, without focusing heavily on US‑Iran tensions. Commentators expect air traffic between Russia and Iran to keep growing as more Iranian airports reopen.
- •Tehran International Airport is described as having fully resumed operations for commercial flights after the suspension.
- •Iran’s reopening of airports is portrayed as part of a broader effort to normalise transport and trade links.
REGIONAL
Conflict Pause Opportunity
Regional South Asian coverage frames the reopening as an opportunity created by the pause in conflict, stressing that Tehran’s airport is operating for the first time since fighting escalated. It highlights the benefit for students, workers and traders who rely on air links between Iran and neighbouring countries. Commentators suggest that airlines will move cautiously, adding capacity only if the ceasefire continues to hold.
- •Tehran’s international airport is described as reopening specifically because active hostilities between the US and Iran have eased.
- •Indian and regional travellers who had been stranded or forced to reroute through third countries are expected to regain more direct options to Iran.
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Where Narratives Diverge
Key disagreements, blind spots, and what to watch next.
Main Driver◇Different Reading
Middle East
Ceasefire and reduced attacks allow flights to restart safelyRussia
Iran simply restoring normal transport after a short disruptionSo what
Readers cannot easily judge whether future flight suspensions depend mainly on security or on Iran’s own timetable.
Risk Level◇Different Reading
Middle East
Airspace remains fragile and airlines will move cautiouslyRegional
Pause in conflict offers a window for gradual traffic recoverySo what
Travellers and airlines get mixed signals on how safe Iranian routes really are.
Extent Reopening⚡Disputed
Middle East
Focus on Tehran and Hajj flights as headline changeRussia
Portrays a broad nationwide restart of Iranian airportsSo what
It is hard to know how many Iranian airports and routes are actually back in service.
Safety Data○Nobody Covers
No block provides concrete information on updated air defence rules or no‑fly zones over Iran, which would help travellers and airlines judge how much safer the airspace is than during the conflict.
Next Hajj Phase▸What to Watch
If Iran Air completes the upcoming Hajj season without new suspensions or diversions, that would show whether the ceasefire and airspace safety are stable enough for sustained high‑volume flights.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the US‑Iran ceasefire holds through the Hajj season without new airspace incidents Iran Air and regional carriers are likely to expand routes to Tehran, Mashhad, Zahedan and Kermanshah, restoring more pre‑conflict capacity.
Source Coverage
RU
1 articles
CN
1 articles
ME
7 articles
REGIONAL
1 articles
Narrative Analysis
Divergence Detectedconfidence: 95%
Signals
Cross-block coverage detectedMultiple blocks covering the same event
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Primary Sources (10)
RUInterfax (RU)Международный аэропорт Тегерана возобновил работуCNECNS - China News Service (EN)The Kermanshah airport in Iran announced that flights would resume starting on Monday, April 27.MEIRNA (English)Iran Air to operate Hajj flights from Tehran, Mashhad and ZahedanMEIRNA (English)Tehran’s Imam Khomeini airport resumes international flights