Iran Airspace Closure
Iran briefly shut its airspace to most flights for nearly five hours on January 14, disrupting carriers including IndiGo, Air India, Lufthansa and others—prompting global air traffic reroutes and heightened safety warnings from aviation authorities.
Aviation analysts pointed out that such closures often coincide with threat perceptions of nearby military action and could be interpreted as precautionary against potential missile activity.
Western Officials Signal Possible Imminent U.S. Strike
A senior Western military official told international outlets that cumulative indicators—including troop movements and strategic posture shifts—suggested a U.S. strike on Iran might occur within the next 24–48 hours.
The context for this warning includes ongoing unrest in Iran and global diplomatic pressure, though U.S. leaders have been cautious in confirming any specific timeline.
Regional and Global Reactions
The United Nations scheduled emergency briefings, and several Western nations have issued travel advisories or evacuated some personnel from regional posts.
Iran, while reopening its airspace, has publicly denied intent to escalate militarily but has warned that any attack on its sovereign territory would prompt a firm response.
