Russias flagship airline Aeroflot has canceled flights to Tehran following overnight Israeli strikes on Iran, mentioning security concerns, the airlines press service stated Friday.The cancellations followed the Israel Defense Forces carried out large-scale attacks on dozens of websites across Iran, including its nuclear program, and apparently killing a number of top military officials.Due to the closure of Irans airspace and in order to ensure flight security, Aeroflot is required to adjust the schedule of a number of flights.
Flights in between Moscow and Tehran have been canceled, the airline said in a statement.Aeroflot included that a number of other routes in the area have actually likewise been impacted.
Flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and the Maldives are now being rerouted through Pakistani airspace.The airline stated the modifications would stay in place until the situation stabilizes.Israels Ben Gurion Airport was likewise closed until additional notice as the nation remained on high alert amidst worries of Iranian retaliation.Jordan, which borders Israel, revealed Friday that it had closed its airspace as well.Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahusaid the over night attack, dubbed Rising Lion, was aimed at rolling back the Iranian risk to Israels extremely survival, including that it would take numerous days.A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are dealing with unmatched obstacles.
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