Afghanistan, Oct. 21 -- Iran Air will resume flights between Tehran and Kabul on Friday, October 23, after securing permission to operate two flights to the capital of Afghanistan, the airline's chief executive, Taher Abdolhay, has said.
Abdolhay said the airline had obtained the permits following consultations with Afghan authorities. He also expressed hope that flights between Tehran and Kabul, as well as Mashhad and Kabul, would resume, although the status of the additional route remains unclear.
According to reports, Abdolhay announced the planned resumption while discussing the operational and financial challenges facing Iran Air.
The announcement comes as airlines face rising operating expenses and challenges affecting internationa...