Key insights
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Aviation disruption tied to security concerns: SafeAirspace said most carriers were avoiding Iranian airspace and warned of risks including missile launches, heightened air defence, and misidentification of civil traffic.
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Diplomacy urged by Iran’s foreign minister: Abbas Araghchi said diplomacy is better than war and urged the U.S. to find a solution through negotiation.
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Executions and detentions raised in U.S. and Iranian statements: Donald Trump said he had been told plans for executions in Iran have stopped, while Iran’s judiciary chief said the government must act quickly to punish thousands detained and activists warned hangings could come soon.
Takeaways
Iran’s unexplained temporary airspace closure disrupted commercial aviation while U.S.-Iran tensions and the deadly crackdown on protests continued.
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