UAE, Iran to resume flights from July 1, official says

Direct flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates are set to resume on July 1, marking a significant step in normalizing relations after a multi-month suspension. The resumption follows approvals from aviation authorities in both nations, which had halted operations amid regional military escalations.

Majid Akhavan, spokesman for the Civil Aviation Organisation, confirmed that the necessary permits have been issued. Initially, Iranian airlines will operate the route, with plans to include other carriers after further reviews. The status of other international routes remains under review and subject to regulatory approvals.

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Iranian and UAE aviation authorities had issued the necessary permits for flights to resume from July 1, Civil Aviation Organisation spokesman Majid Akhavan said.

This development coincides with efforts to clear containers from the UAE's Jebel Ali Port to Iran, which had been held up due to "wartime conditions." An Iranian trade official indicated that trade is expected to gradually return to pre-war levels. According to IRNA news agency, cargo clearance resumed after U.S. attacks on Iranian sites, which followed a reported strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

The resumption of flights and the clearing of trade routes signal a move towards de-escalation and the restoration of economic ties between Iran and the UAE, despite ongoing regional tensions.

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containers that could not be processed due to “wartime conditions” were being cleared from the UAE’s Jebel Ali Port to Iran.