On Friday evening, flights from Istanbul to Tehran were canceled, following rising tensions related to the military presence of the United States in the area. The announcement came from Istanbul airport, where both Turkish Airlines and two Iranian airlines were affected; they had to cancel their operations to the Iranian capital due to these unforeseen circumstances.

In addition to the canceled flights to Tehran, a Turkish Airlines flight scheduled to depart to Tabriz, a city in northern Iran, was also called off. This further emphasizes the impact of geopolitical tensions on commercial aviation routes, which can have ripple effects throughout the region as travelers face disruptions and uncertainties.

These cancellations underscore the broader implications surrounding safety in air travel related to military activities and potential conflicts, signaling travelers that geopolitics can significantly influence their journeys and highlighting the volatile nature of the current situation in the Middle East.