The Iranian authorities have extended the ban on flights inside and outside the country.

The Iranian authorities extended the ban on flights inside and outside the country until 01:30 Moscow time on June 18. This is reported by the Mehr agency with reference to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.

"Due to recent events and in order to ensure the safety of passengers and flights <...>, the country's airspace will be closed," the agency's Telegram channel said in a statement.

Iranian citizens were also advised to refrain from visiting the state's airports and to follow flight-related news from official sources.

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