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Iran Lifts Aviation Restrictions After Brief Suspension

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Flights in Iran resumed late on Sunday night after aviation restrictions were lifted just two hours after being imposed, as reported by state media. The Iran Civil Aviation Organization had initially announced the cancellation of flights at the country's airports overnight Sunday into Monday, with partial closure of its airspace due to 'military exercises' scheduled nightly until at least October 9.

Restrictions were imposed and then lifted within a span of two hours.
Iran resumed flights after temporary aviation restrictions were lifted.
Iran's airspace was partially closed due to 'military exercises' until October 9.

The temporary restrictions were put in place ahead of the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel and amidst Israel's considerations for retaliation following an Iranian missile barrage last week.

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