(Jan 12): Deutsche Lufthansa AG still plans to resume flights to Iran’s capital this week despite ongoing deadly protests around the country and German government travel warnings. Lufthansa is targeting Friday for the first regular service to Tehran, a spokesperson said. Europe’s largest airline group — which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Swiss — would be among the few carriers offering direct flights to Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport. Austrian suspended its service last week and will give an update later Monday, a spokesperson said. The German carrier’s move comes as the Islamic Republic is gripped by nationwide anti-government protests that erupted two weeks ago.

Source: The Edge Markets January 12, 2026 14:21 UTC