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Iran Closes Tehran Airspace Amid Reports of Israeli Attacks

From Pajhwok Afghan News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran closed airspace around Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport following reported Israeli attacks.
  • Both Iran and Israel reportedly targeted sites in each other's territory, with Iran using "Kheibar Shekan" missiles.
  • Explosions were heard in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and other areas, with US President Trump urging restraint from Israel.

Iran has closed the airspace surrounding its main international airport in Tehran following reported retaliatory strikes against Israel, according to multiple reports.

The move comes amid an exchange of fire between Iran and Israel, with Iranian media claiming the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched "Kheibar Shekan" missiles from western bases toward Israel's Ramat David airbase. Simultaneously, reports indicate Israel conducted airstrikes on locations within Iran, including Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, on Sunday despite a ceasefire.

Explosions were reportedly heard across Iran, including in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and near Karaj. Details regarding casualties or the extent of damage remain scarce. The Associated Press confirmed the closure of airspace around Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge him against responding to Iran's actions. Trump expressed concern that Iran's actions could negatively impact ongoing negotiations and called for Tehran to return to talks.

Iranโ€™s actions could negatively affect ongoing negotiations and called on Tehran to return to talks.

โ€” Donald TrumpCommenting on the escalating conflict and urging restraint from Israel.
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Originally published by Pajhwok Afghan News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.