UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector
Summary
The United Arab Emirates has stopped all flights operated by Iranian airlines as part of new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector. Other countries such as Oman and Iraq have also restricted Iranian flights aimed at pressuring Iran economically.Key Facts
- The UAE suspended all flights by Iranian airlines to and from its airports.
- This move follows recent U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation industry.
- Several countries including Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkmenistan also restricted Iranian flights.
- Dubai is a key destination for Iranian airlines, hosting multiple daily flights and a large Iranian community.
- The UAE’s central bank blocked transactions involving Iran’s Bank Melli over concerns of money laundering and terrorism financing.
- Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization is trying to negotiate to restore flights with the UAE and other countries.
- Some Iranian airlines still operate flights to China, Armenia, and Turkey, which have not fully complied with U.S. sanctions.
- Turkmenistan turned back an Iranian plane, forcing it to return without continuing its flight.
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