According to unofficial Iranian reports, the airport in the northwestern city of Mahabad has been evacuated and temporarily closed amid the regional escalation. The extent of the closure and its cause remain unconfirmed.
The airport in the city of Mahabad, in Iran's West Azerbaijan province, has been evacuated and temporarily closed, according to unofficial Iranian reports cited by security analyst Yair Goldblatt. The closure is reported on the backdrop of the escalating situation in the Middle East. Iranian authorities have not officially commented on the reason for the evacuation or the duration of the closure.
2 developments
- DevelopingReport: Iranian aircraft 'fled' Mehrabad Airport with short takeoff, pre-planned
- DevelopingReport: Iranian government evacuation flight departs Tehran as officials fear imminent attack
- DevelopingReport: Iranian aircraft take off from Mehrabad without transponders, heading east
- DevelopingFighter jets take off from Tehran's Mehrabad Airport
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