Updated On: 13 June, 2025 04:52 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
On Friday, Air India announced that several of its international flights have either been diverted or sent back to their origin due to the emerging situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace. Early on Friday, the Israeli Air Force hit dozens of targets in Iran related to the nuclear programme and other military facilities

In a post on X, Air India said "every effort was being made to minimise the disruption". Representational Image
The closure of airspace in Iran amid its ongoing tensions with Israel has forced Air India to divert its flights on another route. On Friday, Air India announced that several of its international flights have either been diverted or sent back to their origin due to the emerging situation in Iran and the closure of its airspace.
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Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin:
AI130 – London Heathrow-Mumbai – Diverted to Vienna…