[96143] Extensive flight disruptions in Iran ahead of the leader's funeral ceremonies

Extensive flight disruptions in Iran due to national mourning events

The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran has announced a series of extensive air traffic restrictions across the country, following the funeral ceremonies of the late leader. The reports, which were circulated in Iranian media outlets affiliated with the establishment, including اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری and اسلام آبادخبر, detail the schedule of expected disruptions during the month of July 2026.

According to the aviation authority announcement as published on ایکس‌ فارسی ࡆ FarsiX, there will be no air activity at the Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports in Tehran on July 12. These restrictions will also be extended to the Qom region on July 16 and 17, and to the Mashhad airport on July 17 and 18.

In a report by the 'آخرین خبر خراسان جنوبی' channel it was noted that on July 15, restrictions in Tehran will be tightened to the point of a complete halt to passenger traffic, while a similar step is expected on July 18 at the Mashhad airport as well. On other days, such as July 13 and 14, airports in Tehran are expected to operate with "limited capacity and passenger reception."

The primary sources of information in this coverage are mostly identified with parties close to the regime in Iran (such as the "Habian Pezeshkian" channels and establishment news), which emphasize the importance of the national ceremonies as the reason for the aviation shutdown. Throughout the reports, the fact is highlighted that general aviation flights will be completely prohibited in the airspaces of Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad during the ceremony days.