Iran Airspace Closure Disrupts Flights, Trump Claims Crackdown Eases
Air India said it has cancelled some services and warned of delays on others after Iran temporarily closed its airspace to commercial traffic amid heightened tensions linked to the nationwide unrest. IndiGo also reported disruption on routes that normally transit Iranian airspace, with carriers forced to take longer diversions that can add time and create knock-on delays.
Trump Says Killings “Have Stopped”
US President Donald Trump said he has been told the killing of protesters in Iran “has stopped” and that planned executions have been halted. His comments suggested a possible easing in Washington’s rhetoric, though he did not provide details on who briefed him.
What Is Known About The Crackdown
Protests that began in late December 2025 over economic pressures and wider political grievances have drawn a severe security response. Rights groups and activists have reported thousands of deaths and large-scale arrests, but exact numbers remain hard to verify due to restrictions on access and communications inside Iran. Iranian officials have pushed back on claims of imminent mass executions.
