Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctions
Summary
Flights from Iran to Baghdad and Muscat will stop starting at midnight because of new US sanctions on Iranian airlines. Iran is trying to change some flights to a different airport in Iraq and is still negotiating flights to Oman. The US sanctions aim to cut off services like fuel and ticket sales to Iranian airlines.Key Facts
- Flights from Iran to Baghdad and Muscat will be canceled starting at midnight due to US sanctions.
- Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization is negotiating to redirect some flights from Baghdad to Najaf Airport in Iraq.
- Talks with Oman about flights are ongoing, while flights to Istanbul will continue as usual.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines will be shut down from September 23 by blocking fuel, landing services, and ticket sales.
- These sanctions are part of a broader US campaign against Iran, targeting aviation and other parts of its economy.
- The US cannot legally close foreign airspace but cuts off support services to Iranian planes to make flying difficult.
- Iran remains open to talks mediated by Qatar but keeps a strong stance against the US.
- Iran’s security chief said threats from the US will not work and that Iran is ready for a possible war.
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