Iran Airlines Cancel International Flights As US Tightens Sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new measures on Monday as part of an earlier threat to impose "economic D-Day" on Iran, an attempt to force it into submission following nearly seven months of war.
Iranian airlines have been grounded in the UAE in response to US sanctions over the Middle East war, according to Iranian media. The UAE suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines to comply with the sanctions, with all flights cancelled since midnight, reported ISNA news agency. No comment was immediately available from UAE officials.
One Iranian airline, Iran Airtour, cancelled a flight from Tehran to Dubai shortly before its scheduled departure, as one passenger informed AFP. Dubai, the UAE's commercial hub, is a crucial destination for Iranian airlines, with numerous daily flights from Iran. Dubai airport, serving as a link to Europe, Asia, and Africa, often functions as a transit point for Iranian travelers and is a common destination for business trips.
Turkey remains an accessible destination for Iranian travelers. Earlier in September, the US imposed sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, threatening sanctions to companies working with it. These companies had until Wednesday to comply, either by ceasing refueling Iranian flights or facing potential cutoff from the dollar-based financial system.
Starting Wednesday, major Iranian airlines were required to cancel their international flights as neighboring countries, including Turkmenistan, adopted restrictive measures. In Turkmenistan, Iranian airlines were unable to land in Dushanbe due to the country's refusal to permit Iranian flights over its airspace.
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