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Turkish Airlines Cancels Tehran Flights Amid Iran Protests
Turkish Airlines has suspended several scheduled flights to Iran’s capital, Tehran, as protests over rising living costs continue to spread across the country.
Flight monitoring data showed that multiple outbound and inbound services were cancelled, alongside disruptions affecting other carriers operating on the route. Some aircraft reportedly turned back after approaching Iranian airspace.
Authorities in Turkey have not issued an official statement on the cancellations, which come as Iran grapples with economic pressures linked to long-standing sanctions and recent regional conflicts.
Human rights organisations have accused Iranian security forces of using live ammunition against demonstrators, with reports indicating multiple fatalities, including minors, since the protests began.
Iran shares a long land border with Turkey, with several official crossings remaining operational despite the air travel disruptions.
