TEHRAN, IRAN June 14, 2026 — Iranian authorities have suspended all commercial flights to and from airports across the western region of the country until further notice, according to state-linked media.
The move, reported by Tasnim News Agency, affects key airports in provinces including Kermanshah, Sanandaj, Ilam, Khorramabad, and Hamadan. These areas border Iraq and host significant Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) infrastructure, including missile sites previously used in strikes against Israel.
No nationwide flight ban has been issued, but the western airspace closure has led to rerouting of civilian aircraft and immediate disruptions for travelers. The Civil Aviation Authority cited “current security and safety conditions” as the reason for the suspension.
The suspension comes hours after Iran vowed a strong retaliation against Israel following an Israeli airstrike on a Hezbollah command center in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh), which killed at least two people. Iranian officials have described the strike as a violation of red lines, with statements emphasizing protection of the “Axis of Resistance.”
This development occurs against the backdrop of the ongoing 2026 Iran-Israel conflict, which has seen multiple rounds of direct strikes, U.S. involvement, fragile ceasefires, and repeated disruptions to regional aviation. Similar airspace closures and flight suspensions have preceded military actions in past escalations.
Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates, as rebooking to eastern Iranian airports is expected. The duration of the suspension remains unclear.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available from official Iranian sources and international monitors.
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