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Iran Launches Cloud Seeding Operations Amid Severe Drought
Iran has initiated cloud seeding operations in an effort to generate rainfall as the country faces one of the most severe drought periods in recent years. Officials stated that aircraft are dispersing silver iodide and salt particles into clouds to trigger precipitation. According to authorities, the first flight under the nationwide operation was carried out over the Lake Urmia Basin…
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Iran Expands Civil Aviation Fleet with 11 New Aircraft
Iran has added 11 new aircraft to its civil aviation fleet as part of efforts to strengthen domestic air transportation. According to media outlets affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the announcement was made on Sunday in Tehran during a ceremony attended by Civil Aviation Organization chief Hossein Pourfardaneh. Pourfardaneh stated that, in addition to the new planes,…
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Cyprus Raises Security Alert Amid Israel – Iran Crisis
Due to the escalating crisis following Israel’s strike on Iran, Cyprus has raised its security alert to the highest level. Extraordinary precautions were taken at both the military “Andreas Papandreou Air Base” and the civilian airport in Paphos, where multiple El Al passenger aircraft have been parked. Greek Cypriot police forces have been assigned to protect Israeli tourists and companies.…
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Israel-Iran Tensions Lead to Airspace Closures Across the Middle East
Following rising tensions between Israel and Iran, security concerns have led to the temporary closure of airspace over Iran, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel. In response, several airlines operating flights to and from these countries have suspended their services. Carriers that typically use this region for overflight are now rerouting through alternative paths over Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Cyprus.
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