
2 min readUpdated: Feb 28, 2026 02:39 PM IST
Iran has shut airspace, following a missile attack by Israel and the US. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued conveying the same, as per flightradar. The attack by joint forces of was nicknamed “Operation Lion’s roar”. As per BBC, Israel, too, has shut its airspace.
Apart from Tehran, blasts were also heard in the cities of Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, and Isfahan.
A visual representation of the airspace over Iran and Israel by Flightradar24 showed them devoid of any planes.
Check the latest updates on the Israel-Iran conflict here.
Iran airspace devoid of any flights (Image: Flightradar24).
Airlines in India are also issuing advisories to customers, asking them to remain prepared for changes to any schedule related to flights to and from Iran
India’s largest domestic carrier IndiGo said: We are closely monitoring regional updates concerning Iran and its airspace. The safety and security of our customers and crew remain our highest priority. Our teams stand prepared to implement any necessary adjustments as the situation evolves. Customers are advised to check their flight status prior to departure. In the event of any impact, updates will be communicated promptly via registered contact details.”
IndiGo further said it will continue to keep flyers informed of any changes.
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Iran retaliates
The latest update by Israel’s IDF pointed to a retaliation by Iran. “A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas,” the IDF said in an X post.
The IDF said that sirens were rung across Israel following missile launch by Iran. “At this time, the IAF [Israeli Air Force] is operating to intercept and strike threats where necessary to remove the threat,” it said.
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