Three flights from Istanbul to Tehran got cancelled Friday, data from Istanbul Airport shows, as US-Iran tensions boil over stalled nuclear talks. Affected runs included Turkish Airlines at 10:15 PM (1915 GMT), plus ATA Airlines and Qeshm Air services.
President Donald Trump voiced frustration Thursday after indirect Geneva talks wrapped without breakthrough. “We are not exactly happy with the way they are negotiating. They cannot have nuclear weapons,” he said. Oman mediated between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi at its diplomatic residence.
Countries worldwide rushed evacuation warnings. Kazakhstan, Italy, Germany, and Poland told citizens to leave Iran now. China’s Tehran embassy echoed: depart “as soon as possible.”
Why Were Istanbul-Tehran Flights Cancelled?
Airport data pinpointed the three flights amid spiking US-Iran friction. The US holds major Middle East troops, eyes action if talks flop. Tehran insists its program stays peaceful; President Masoud Pezeshkian cites a fatwa against mass destruction weapons.
Iran caps missiles at 2,000 km, per FM Abbas Araghchi. Fresh US sanctions hit Iran’s missiles and oil.
What Do Global Evacuation Advisories Say?
Italy’s foreign ministry Friday demanded citizens exit Iran, flagged Middle East instability. Poland urged urgent leaves from Iran and Israel. Germany and Kazakhstan joined the chorus. China advised swift departures from deteriorating Iran. US greenlit non-emergency staff, families to leave Israel.
How Did Geneva Nuclear Talks Go?
Delegations ended Thursday with “positive response” hints but no big wins. US pushes zero enrichment, uranium handover. Officials noted limited progress. Trump awaits final call, prefers diplomacy but keeps military on table.
What’s Trump’s Stance on Iran Action?
He slammed talks: “We haven’t made a final decision… not thrilled.” Fears of US strike loom large. These moves signal a powder keg, with skies and streets emptying fast.
Key Escalation Facts
- Cancelled flights: Turkish Airlines (10:15 PM), ATA Airlines, Qeshm Air
- Advisories: Italy (extreme caution Middle East), Poland (leave Iran/Israel), China (asap), Kazakhstan, Germany
- Talks: Geneva, Oman-mediated, indirect US-Iran
- Sanctions: US targets Iran missiles, oil
FAQs
Q: Which flights from Istanbul to Tehran were cancelled?
A: Turkish Airlines at 10:15 PM (1915 GMT), ATA Airlines, and Qeshm Air on Friday.
Q: What did Trump say about Iran nuclear talks?
A: “Not exactly happy… They cannot have nuclear weapons, and we are not thrilled with the way they are negotiating.”
Q: Which countries urged citizens to leave Iran?
A: Kazakhstan, Italy, Germany, Poland, and China.
Q: Where did indirect US-Iran talks happen?
A: Geneva at Omani diplomatic residence; mediated by Oman’s Foreign Minister.
Q: What’s Iran’s missile range limit?
A: Deliberately capped at 2,000 kilometres, per Foreign Minister.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
