What Happened
Tehran Faces Increased Economic Pressure Over Aviation Sector
The US has imposed sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines as part of its ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Tehran, aiming to increase economic pressure on the country. The move targets not only the airlines but also intermediaries and individuals assisting them, amidst a complex web of shell companies and global sourcing for second-hand aircraft and spares. The Iranian civil fleet has suffered significantly, with around 100 airliners destroyed or damaged, and a 25% drop in scheduled departure seats from Iranian airports over the past year. This development was reported by Aviation Week.