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US Sanctions Force Iranian Airlines to Cancel International Flights Across Region

Sweeping US sanctions have triggered widespread grounding of Iranian airlines, causing flight suspensions to multiple countries and major travel disruptions as regional governments comply or push back.

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Key moments · 7

US Treasury warns Iranian airlines face global shutdown

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Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US threat

Arab News ↗

China declares US sanctions on Iran airlines illegal

Mehr News (English) ↗

Iran cancels flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan

Middle East Eye ↗

Iranian flight lands in China despite sanctions threat

Arab News ↗

UAE suspends all flights by Iranian airlines

Middle East Eye ↗

Iran warns neighbors against backing US airline ban

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  4. UAE suspends Iranian airlines' flights until further notice
    Middle East Eye
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16 articles

  1. US aviation sanctions disrupt Iran flights, push travellers overland
    Al Jazeera
  2. Iran threatens neighbors’ airports if they cooperate with US flight sanctions
    Times of Israel - Iran
  3. Irã ameaça paralisar aeroportos de países vizinhos após sanções dos EUA
    CNN Brasil
  4. 'Want Strong Neighbours': Pezeshkian Accuses US Of Imposing Aggression On Iran Over Hormuz Standoff
    Top World News- News18.com
  5. Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
    World News CNA

16 articles

  1. Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions
    Al Jazeera
  2. Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources say
    Arab News
  3. US Sanctions Choke Iranian Airlines, Baghdad And Muscat Flights Cancelled From Midnight
    Top World News- News18.com
  4. China rejects US sanctions on Iranian airlines
    Tehran Times
  5. China Opposes ‘Illegal Unilateral Sanctions’ against Iran Airlines - تسنیم
    تسنیم

11 articles

  1. Bessent Says China ‘Very Engaged’ on Iran Sanctions, Including Airline Shutdown Effort
    Kayhan Life
  2. US Sanctions to Cripple Iranian Airlines Globally in 2 Days
    Top World News- News18.com
  3. US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' 23 September
    Middle East Eye
  4. Hormuz Strait is definitely in Iran's hands: Sayyari
    Mehr News (English)
  5. « Les compagnies aériennes iraniennes ne pourront plus fonctionner, partout dans le monde », dès le 23 septembre, déclare le Trésor américain
    Le Monde

2 articles

  1. Iran says it retains initiative in Strait of Hormuz despite US claims
    Tehran Times
  2. Hormuz Strait Remains Under Iran’s Control: Military Spokesman - تسنیم
    تسنیم