Direct flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates are set to resume on July 1 after several months of suspension caused by regional military tensions. Authorities from both countries have issued the necessary permits to restart operations, according to Majid Akhavan, spokesperson for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization.

Akhavan stated that Iranian airlines will initially operate the route, with other carriers expected to join following regulatory reviews. He added that the reopening of other international routes remains under consideration and will depend on further approvals. The decision marks a cautious step toward restoring normal air connectivity between the two nations.

Earlier, an Iranian trade official noted that goods previously held at the UAE’s Jebel Ali port due to wartime conditions are now being shipped to Iran, signaling a gradual return of trade to pre-conflict levels. Tehran also reported that cargo unloading has resumed despite recent U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities following an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.