The pilots’ organization stated on Monday, July 20, that passenger and crew safety must be the priority until a complete independent threat assessment of the existing security landscape is conducted.
In its correspondence, ALPA India expressed that civil aircraft operating in or above conflict zones face numerous risks that extend beyond direct military threats. These risks include misidentification, missile engagements, electronic warfare, GPS disruptions, rapidly evolving airspace restrictions, and a lack of timely intelligence for flight crews.
The association indicated that such threats considerably heighten operational uncertainty and warned that “the repercussions of a miscalculation in such an environment could be disastrous.”
ALPA India appealed to aviation authorities to implement precautionary measures and reassess flight operations to the affected areas until the security situation improves.
Earlier in the day, the Indian Embassy in Tehran issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens considering travel to Iran, referencing the recent decline in security amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States. In a post on X, the Embassy indicated that the advisory had been updated in light of the escalating instability and conflict in the country.
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This advisory comes as the hostilities between the US and Iran escalate further. On Monday (July 20), US forces conducted strikes on Iran for the ninth consecutive day, prompting the count of confirmed American military fatalities to rise to three. The renewed conflict has increased worries about the security of shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The US Central Command reported launching “a new wave of strikes” aimed at diminishing Iran’s capability to target commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. While operational specifics were not disclosed by the US, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency revealed that American missiles struck several Iranian cities early Monday.
This latest escalation follows the breakdown of an interim ceasefire agreement that was signed a month prior, as disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate.
The memorandum of understanding was designed to facilitate a 60-day ceasefire and negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Subsequently, Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes aimed at US allies in the Gulf.
(Edited by : Megha Rani)
First Published: Jul 20, 2026 12:52 PM IST
