US issues sweeping sanctions against Iranian airlines, foreign businesses
Summary
The Trump administration announced new sanctions on all Iranian airlines and several foreign companies working with Iran’s Mahan Air. Mahan Air was previously sanctioned because of its links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Key Facts
- The U.S. government imposed sanctions on all airlines from Iran.
- Nearly a dozen foreign companies doing business with Iran's Mahan Air are also sanctioned.
- Mahan Air was targeted earlier due to its relationship with the IRGC, a branch of Iran’s military.
- These actions are part of a financial pressure campaign called Operation Economic Outcast.
- The goal is to restrict Iran’s ability to use its airline industry for military or terrorist activities.
- The sanctions aim to cut off funds and resources to groups tied to the Iranian government’s military forces.
- The announcement was made by the Trump administration on a Tuesday.
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