A still from screen recordings of Flightradar24 website, taken at 4:30 a.m., local time on Jan. 15, 2026, shows empty airspace over Iran. flightradar24.com via Reuters/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
Iran reopened its airspace after nearly five hours of closure, according to FlightRadar24, which reported the notice was lifted shortly before 10 p.m. EST on Jan. 14—6:30 a.m. on Jan. 15 local time.
The airspace closure, which was prompted by concerns over possible military action between the United States and Iran, forced airlines cancel, reroute, or delay flights.
