British Airways to start flights to Tehran

British Airways is resuming direct flights to the Iranian capital Tehran following the lifting of western economic sanctions against the country.

Starting 14 July 2016, the airline will operate a six-times weekly service during the summer before moving to daily flights towards the end of the year.

The service, which resumes after operations ended in October 2012, will be operated by a four-class Boeing 777 and depart from Heathrow Terminal 5.