German airline Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) announced on Wednesday the suspension of its flights to Tehran due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The move comes amidst concerns over potential Iranian retaliation following a suspected Israeli air strike on Iran’s embassy in Syria.
An Iranian news agency briefly heightened tensions by reporting on social media that all airspace over Tehran had been closed for military drills. However, the agency later retracted the report, denying its issuance.
Countries in the region, along with the United States, have been on high alert since April 1, following suspicions that Israeli warplanes bombed the Iranian embassy compound in Syria.
Lufthansa airline stated that it suspended flights to and from Tehran from April 6, with a tentative resumption on April 11. The airline emphasized its commitment to monitoring the situation closely and prioritizing the safety of its passengers and crew.
Lufthansa airline and its subsidiary Austrian Airlines are currently the only two Western carriers operating international flights to Tehran, which is predominantly served by Turkish and Middle Eastern airlines. Austrian Airlines, owned by Lufthansa, maintains its direct Vienna-Tehran service.
Tensions have escalated further with statements from Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowing retaliation for the Damascus strike, which resulted in the deaths of several Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps members, including a senior commander.
Amidst these developments, concerns are growing over the possibility of imminent strikes by Iran or its proxies against military and government targets in Israel. The United States has reaffirmed its support for Israel and urged regional allies to convey messages to Iran urging de-escalation.
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