Iran-US live: Tension lingers amid threats as Tehran reopens airspace

Tensions between the US and Iran are elevated, fueled by fears of renewed conflict. The US has begun withdrawing some personnel from an airbase in Qatar.

TH Tim Hume,Caolán MageeAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-15 · 05:43 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

Iran-US live: Tension lingers amid threats as Tehran reopens airspace

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Tensions between the US and Iran are elevated, fueled by fears of renewed conflict. The US has begun withdrawing some personnel from an airbase in Qatar. This action comes after recent protests in Iran, during which civilians and security forces were killed. In response to the rising tensions, Iran temporarily closed its airspace to most flights. The airspace has since reopened, with aircraft resuming routes towards Tehran. The situation is being closely monitored due to the potential for further escalation.

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Iran’s airspace has reopened to traffic after a temporary closure to most flights expired.

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Tracking data showing aircraft making their way towards Tehran.

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Tensions are rising in the region after the United States began to withdraw some personnel from an airbase in Qatar.

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There are growing fears of a renewed US-Iran conflict.

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Live updates, Iran-US live: Tension lingers amid threats as Tehran reopens airspaceTensions are rising in the region after the United States began to withdraw some personnel from an airbase in Qatar amid growing fears of a renewed US-Iran conflict.Video Duration 00 minutes 58 seconds 00:58Funerals in Iran for civilians and security forces killed during protestsPublished On 15 Jan 2026 Tensions are rising in the region after the United States began to withdraw some personnel from an airbase in Qatar amid growing fears of a renewed US-Iran conflict. Iran’s airspace has reopened to traffic after a temporary closure to most flights expired, with tracking data showing aircraft making their way towards Tehran.

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