Over the weekend (Nov 29, 2025), Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei slammed US President Donald Trump’s call to shut Venezuela’s airspace as “an arbitrary act and an unprecedented threat” to global aviation 🛫.
Baghaei argued that labeling the airspace around Venezuela as “closed in its entirety” blatantly violates international norms and the rules of international air transport. He described it as part of Washington’s “provocative and unlawful actions” against Venezuela’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
On Saturday, Trump posted on Truth Social: “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.” His message offered no details on enforcement, leaving airlines and travellers puzzled about potential reroutes or safety risks.
Frequent flyers from Mumbai to Caracas or students booking study trips might face delays or higher ticket prices, showing how global politics can ripple into everyday travel plans.
We’ll keep you updated as this story unfolds! ✈️
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Iran condemns U.S. declaration on closing Venezuela's airspace
cgtn.com
