Iran Resumes Flights Following Temporary Suspension amid Missile Attack on Israel

Following a Tuesday missile strike by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Israeli targets, Iran temporarily grounded domestic and international flights before resuming operations at 5 a.m. local time (01:30 GMT) on Thursday.

Jafar Yazarloo, spokesman for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, confirmed the development, stating that airlines are now permitted to resume flight operations.

“After ensuring favorable and safe flight conditions and the conclusion of restrictions, airlines are allowed to carry out flight operations,” Yazarloo told reporters.

He advised passengers to confirm their travel schedules with the respective airlines before heading to the airport and assured that airlines will fully refund tickets for canceled flights.

Yazarloo also noted that if necessary, further information will be communicated to airlines and passengers.

On Tuesday evening, the IRGC launched a major missile strike on Israeli targets in an operation called "True Promise II," which was carried out in retaliation for the Israeli assassination of key resistance figures, including Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah Secretary General Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, and IRGC General Abbas Nilforoushan.

The IRGC said that it fired tens of ballistic missiles targeting strategic military and security sites in Israel- occupied territories, successfully hitting 90% of its targets, despite the presence of advanced air defense systems.

In its statements, the IRGC emphasized that the operation was carried out in accordance with international law and Iran's right to self-defense. The missile strikes targeted Israeli air and radar bases, as well as facilities suspected of coordinating assassination plots against resistance leaders.

The IRGC warned that any retaliatory action by Israel would be met with a "crushing and devastating" response.