German Carrier Delays Flights Due to Safety Concerns in Iran

Lufthansa has postponed its return to Tehran due to safety concerns amid widespread protests and deteriorating security conditions in Iran. The German flag carrier had planned to resume direct flights between Frankfurt and Tehran on January 16, but now says it will not do so until at least late January. According to AeroTime, the decision follows a roughly six-month suspension of service, which was paused due to regional tensions and disruptions to air traffic across the broader region. Demonstrations in Iran have drawn heavy crackdowns by authorities, prompting airlines to cancel or divert flights and avoid sensitive airspace.