UAE, Iran to resume flights from July 1, official says
Direct flights between Iran and the UAE are set to resume on July 1 following a period of suspension due to regional military tensions. Aviation authorities have approved the route, and trade activities are expected to gradually return to pre-war levels.
Why it matters
The resumption of air travel and trade between these nations signals a potential de-escalation in regional tensions within the Middle East.
An aircraft flies near RAF Akrotiri, a British sovereign base in Cyprus on March 5, 2026. — Reuters/File Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source TEHRAN: Direct flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates will resume next week after aviation authorities in both countries approved the route, following a multi-month suspension of operations amid regional military escalations.
The article reports on administrative and logistical developments based on official statements from both countries.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in