The strained Iran-Israel relations following the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Iran, are being closely followed around the world. A statement came from the Iranian side regarding the allegations that Iran issued NOTAMs to airlines for flights in the central, western and northwestern parts of the country.
ALLEGATIONS DENIED
The Iran Airports Company announced that it did not issue any warnings regarding flight restrictions or any notifications regarding changes in flight routes.
The company noted that such news is not true.
There were reports in the international press that Iran had issued a NOTAM to airlines, designating new routes for flights in the central, western and northwestern parts of the country.
WHAT IS NOTAM?
NOTAM is a notice published to inform airmen of some important situations that may affect flight and ground safety.
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