02.03.2026, 09:05

Air Astana halts Middle East service, diverts flights after Iran airspace closed amid strikes

ALMATY. March 2 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) - Air Astana canceled all scheduled flights to the Middle East on Feb. 28 and diverted several aircraft already en route following the closure of Iran's airspace amid military operations against Iran.

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Air Astana halts Middle East service, diverts flights after Iran airspace closed amid strikes

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