Iran has taken precautionary measures to ensure aviation security by extending the closure of its airspace until 5 am on Thursday and canceling all flights.
This decision comes in anticipation of potential retaliation from Israel following Iran’s missile attack on Tuesday evening.
According to the state news agency ISNA, citing a spokesman for the aviation authority, the closure aims to maintain aviation security.
Initially, the airspace over Tehran was closed, canceling all flights until Wednesday morning, following Iran’s launch of a barrage of missiles targeting Israel.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was in retaliation for the killings of prominent figures, including Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah, and an Iranian general.
The targets of the attack, as announced by Iran, included three Israeli air bases and the headquarters of the Israeli foreign intelligence service Mossad.
The extension of the airspace closure reflects Iran’s proactive approach to ensuring passenger safety and preventing potential conflicts in its airspace. Airlines are suspending flights and rerouting others in the Middle East.
Iran’s aviation authority will continue to monitor the situation, with updates on flight schedules and airspace restrictions expected in the coming hours. 
