Iran cancels all flights until Monday morning amid Israeli threats - Breaking The News

Iran cancels all flights until Monday morning amid Israeli threats

6 October

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Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said on Sunday that all flights from the country between 9:00 pm local time on Sunday and 6:00 am local time on Monday have been canceled.

The move comes amid fears of an attack on the country from Israel in response to Iran's missile strikes carried out earlier this week as retaliation for Israel's killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. In the strikes, Iran targeted Israeli military bases and airports, among other sites.

Earlier today, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said his country will soon decide on the manner and timing of its response to Tehran's strikes.

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