Iran Restricts Western Airspace Through Monday

Iran's civil aviation authority issued a notice to airmen late Friday that closes all but a handful of airports in the western part of the Tehran Flight Information Region. The measure takes effect immediately and remains in force through Monday. The notice limits operations to commercial flights between sunrise and sunset.

All operators must still obtain prior permission from the authority for any flights over or into Iranian territory.

Background to the Restriction The same notice canceled remaining flights after sunset on Friday. A Qatari government aircraft departed Tehran shortly after the notice was published and followed a northwest routing out of Iranian airspace. Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Tehran on Friday and remained there as of Friday evening.

Statements from U.S.

He noted the timing conflict with developments involving Iran. Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that some military and intelligence personnel canceled Memorial Day weekend plans. "Iran is dying to make a deal. We'll see what happens." — President Donald Trump, May 22, 2026 (Washington Examiner)