According to official media, Iran restarted operations at its airports on Thursday after a brief stop following its missile assault on Israel.
Following a missile and drone strike in April, the Islamic republic launched 200 missiles toward Israel on Tuesday night, its second-ever direct assault on its sworn enemy.
For security considerations, all flights, both local and foreign, were suspended until Thursday at 5:00 a.m. (0130 GMT).
Jafar Yazarloo, a spokesperson for the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization, verified the restart by mentioning the relaxation of limitations.
According to the official IRNA news agency, he stated, “After ensuring favorable and safe flight parameters and ending the restrictions, airlines are permitted to carry out flight services.”
While the matter is still being investigated, the European Aviation Safety Agency has ordered European planes to stay out of Iranian airspace until October 31.
Earlier, Israel’s forces had its worst day on the Lebanese line in a year of fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah when it attacked central Beirut early on Thursday, slaying at least six civilians. Israel claimed to have carried out a targeted airstrike on Beirut.
Witnesses for Reuters reported hearing a huge explosion, and a security source claimed it was directed towards a building adjacent to the parliament in the Bachoura central neighborhood. This is the closest an Israeli strike has gone to hitting the heart of the capital of Lebanon.
