Iran further extends order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft as tensions remain high Iran further extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation early on Thursday (January 15, 2026) as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. A notice to pilot said the closure was estimated to last until 7.30 a.m. local time. A previous order had closed the airspace for just over two hours. The Iranian government offered no explanation of the decision to shut its airspace.- AP Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation How are cryptocurrency exchanges in India vetting customers? | Explained What is futuristic marine and space biotechnology? | Explained