US Sanctions On Iran Airlines

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 21 Sep

   Earlier in September, the United States said it imposed sanctions on “all remaining Iranian airlines” that had yet to face such penalties.

   3 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 23 Sep

   Iraq has ordered its civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian flights to Baghdad airport from Wednesday, Reuters reported citing sources.

   3 outlets · Times of India

Coverage 7 articles

• 25 Sep Iran threatens widespread disruption as Iraq halts Iran flightsIraq has stopped all flights from Iran at the four airports where such flights were operating, in response to new US sanctions against Iran's aviation industry. In retaliation, Iran has issued a warning that broader disruptions may occur across regional air travel if Iranian airlines continue to be restricted from using international airports.Al Jazeera
• 25 Sep Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctionsFour Iraqi airports—Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah—have stopped flights from Iran following new U.S. sanctions targeting companies that conduct business with Iranian airlines. This move comes days after the United States announced sanctions as part of Operation Economic Outcast, aimed at isolating Iran economically. The sanctions have forced passengers traveling between Iraq and Iran to take lengthy…Al Jazeera
• 23 Sep Iran airlines cancel flights as U.S. sanctions hitIranian airlines canceled some international flights on Wednesday following tightened U.S. sanctions aimed at crippling Iran's aviation industry and economy. Georgia, Azerbaijan, and travel agencies in Tehran reported suspensions of flights to Baghdad, Muscat, and Qatar, though routes to China remained operational. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the measures as part of a broader strategy to pressure…National Post
• 23 Sep Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat: ReportIraq has instructed its civil aviation authority to halt Iranian flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday, following a US threat of secondary sanctions against entities that continue to service Iranian carriers. Reuters reported this development citing unnamed sources. The suspension coincides with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement on CNBC warning that providing services like fuel and landing rights…Times of India
• 23 Sep Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctionsIran has cancelled flights from its territory to Baghdad and Muscat starting at midnight due to new US sanctions taking effect on Wednesday. The US Treasury Secretary announced that Iranian airlines would face secondary sanctions if they receive fuel, landing services, or ticket sales from providers worldwide. This move targets essential operational support for Iranian carriers despite the lack of authority to close…Al Jazeera
• 21 Sep US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on Sept 23US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on September 21 that Iranian airlines would face global shutdown starting from September 23 due to increased American sanctions. He warned that providing fuel or landing services to these airlines would result in being barred from the US dollar system. This action follows previous sanctions and includes barring interactions with all remaining Iranian airlines, impacting…The Straits Times
• 21 Sep U.S. Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on September 23U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that Iranian airlines will be unable to operate internationally starting September 23 due to new sanctions. These measures prohibit countries from providing fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers without facing penalties from the U.S. financial system. The announcement comes during heightened tensions between the United States and Iran…The Hindu

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