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Iran to Resume International Flights from Mashhad Airport

Claim checked

“Iran to resume international flights from Mashhad airport tomorrow, AFP reports citing Iranian media. The IRGC clearly don’t believe @realDonaldTrump will attack Iran again”

Published April 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM

Verdict

Supported

Reports from multiple international news agencies confirm that Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has authorized the resumption of international flights from Mashhad International Airport starting Monday, April 20, 2026. This follows a prolonged closure of Iranian airspace that began on February 28, 2026, due to military conflict with Israel and the United States.

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Reasoning

The claim is directly supported by reports from AFP, Xinhua, and IRNA. These sources cite official statements from Iran's Civil Aviation Authority confirming that permission for international passenger flights has been issued and ticket sales have commenced. The timing (resuming "tomorrow" relative to the April 19 post) aligns with the official Monday restart date mentioned in the evidence.

Source quality: The report is backed by multiple reputable international news agencies (AFP, Xinhua) and official Iranian state media (IRNA, State TV) providing consistent details on the reopening phases.

Key checks

  • Resumption of international flights from Mashhad: Iran's Civil Aviation Organization confirmed that international passenger flights at Mashhad Airport are authorized to resume on Monday, April 20, 2026.

  • Phased reopening of Iranian airspace: The reopening is part of a phased plan starting with eastern airports (like Mashhad). Tehran's airports and western facilities are scheduled for later phases.

  • Context of previous closure: Iranian airspace had been closed since February 28, 2026, following strikes involving the United States and Israel.

Confidence

High