Iran says scheduled flights with UAE to resume this week

on Saturday, Majid Akhavan said the decision was reached after negotiations between officials from the civil aviation authorities of Iran and the UAE, along with follow-up efforts through diplomatic channels.

He said the move is part of efforts to normalize scheduled air services with neighboring countries. Under the initial phase of the agreement, Iranian airlines, once introduced to the Emirati side, will resume flights to the UAE.

Akhavan added that, in the next phase, Emirati airlines will also restart operations after the UAE introduces its approved carriers, paving the way for the restoration of normal bilateral cooperation and interactions in the field of air transport./irna