What Happened
Tighter Sanctions Pressure Iranian Carrier To Halt Services
Iran’s Mahan Air has suspended all flights to Turkey, citing instructions from Turkish aviation authorities, amid tightening US sanctions on the Iranian aviation sector. The move affects routes between Tehran and İstanbul and Ankara, with the last flights scheduled for September 20. The US Treasury Department recently imposed sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines and foreign companies accused of providing services to Iranian carriers. The decision is expected to further limit international travel options for Iranians and may have broader implications for global aviation trade. This development was reported by the Financial Times.