After reports circulated stating that Air India flew over restricted airspace in the Middle East, the airline issued a clarification, fact-checking the claims, and said that these claims are incorrect, assuring that Air India follows safety protocols. This comes amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East region after Israel and the US attacked Iran, and Tehran's retaliatory attacks.
The airline took to X on its official handle and stressed that Air India does not operate flights over any restricted airspace.
Fake News: “Air India flew over restricted airspace in the Middle East despite tensions in the region.”
What's The Truth: Air India does not operate flights over any restricted airspace.
"These claims circulating on social media are incorrect and do not reflect our actual flight operations or safety protocols," the airline wrote.
It further stated that the flight routes are planned using real‑time intelligence, global advisories, and continuous monitoring to ensure every journey remains safe, compliant, and reliable.
"These operational decisions underline Air India’s firm commitment to prioritising the safety and security of passengers and crew above everything else," it added.
This clarification was issued as multiple carriers have been revising flight routes and are suspending services in the Middle East as the tensions escalate after the US-Israel strikes.
The conflict further expanded to include Iran-backed militias on Monday with an attack by Hezbollah on Israel. Israel struck back against the group in Lebanon while the United States pounded targets in Iran. US President Donald Trump said the US and Israel will continue the war, claiming Iran’s leadership is collapsing and that those seeking power “end up dead.”
The United Nations has said about 100,000 people fled Tehran within two days of the US-Israeli strikes. Notably, the US has shut embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Lebanon amid escalating regional tensions.
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