Safe Airspace confirmed that the Tehran Flight Information Region remains only partially open to international air traffic. While eastern Iranian airspace is accessible for overflights, the western region remains closed. Multiple national aviation regulators continue to issue NOTAMs warning against or prohibiting operations in the area.
Chinese independent refiners have increased imports of crude from Iraq and Qatar for October and November delivery to replace dwindling Iranian supplies. Private refineries purchased between 15 million and 20 million barrels of Gulf crude through major international trading houses. Delivered cargoes commanded premiums ranging from $12 to $20 per barrel above ICE Brent.
Eurowings is expanding its winter 2026/2027 network from Germany with scheduled services across the Middle East, including new flights to Baghdad starting December 10, 2026. The carrier will operate 14 weekly flights to Dubai, alongside services to Jeddah, Erbil, Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut. Eurowings will also roll out its Premium BIZ Seat cabin on all Dubai flights beginning December 1, 2026.
Brent crude prices rose over 4% to $107.95 per barrel following an attack on Iran's South Pars gas infrastructure and subsequent retaliatory threats against Gulf energy sites. Iranian media confirmed damage at the Asaluyeh refinery, while benchmark crude remained above $100 for four consecutive sessions. Meanwhile, Iraqi pipeline exports partially resumed amid ongoing regional output disruptions and Strait of Hormuz transit constraints.
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