US Sanctions Dozens Of Iranian Airlines As Tehran-Favored Mahan Air Defiant, Expands Flights
As part of the latest in the Trump-Bessent "asphyxiation of this regime" approach to Iran after six months of military action failed to accomplish most White House aims, the Trump administration on Tuesday announced it is sanctioning all Iranian airlines in a massive aviation crackdown.
The Treasury statement listed 27 Iranian air carriers and nine entities as part of an effort to deny the Iranian government the ability to move "weapons, personnel, and illicit cargo".
via IRNA
"Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran’s remaining airlines, all of which we sanctioned today: You are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system," Bessent said.
On the list is Ava Airlines, Fly Persia, and Mehr Airways - and others, after the US first sanctioned Mahan Air in 2011, which was the first such instance of Washington sanctioning an Iranian commercial airline.
Related secondary sanctions were implemented on top of the direct airline measures.
"Other sanctioned entities with ties to Mahan are based in Malaysia and Kazakhstan," the report further indicates.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mocked the 'Economic D-Day' and 'Operation Epic Outcast' sanctions, saying that the fallout of the war "has been disastrous for America, including its standing worldwide."
"After failing to achieve its aims through sanctions or war, Washington’s 'novel' solution is…more sanctions. Seriously?" Araghchi wrote Tuesday afternoon.
The Wall Street Journal has meanwhile noted that Mahan and others continue defying sanctions and the US pressure campaign, while still clearly struggling:
In recent years the Islamic Republic has suffered some significant aerial disasters, which included the May 19, 2024 death of President Ebrahim Raisi. His military helicopter went down in a rugged, mountainous area of northwestern Iran. Some speculate that lack of airline parts and aging aircraft, due to the long-standing US targeting of the industry, has increased the chances of aviation disasters.
Tyler Durden Wed, 09/09/2026 - 09:20
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[ H/T ZeroHedge ]
As part of the latest in the Trump-Bessent "asphyxiation of this regime" approach to Iran after six months of military action failed to accomplish most White House aims, the Trump administration on Tuesday announced it is sanctioning all Iranian airlines in a massive aviation crackdown.
The Treasury statement listed 27 Iranian air carriers and nine entities as part of an effort to deny the Iranian government the ability to move "weapons, personnel, and illicit cargo".
via IRNA
"Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran’s remaining airlines, all of which we sanctioned today: You are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system," Bessent said.
On the list is Ava Airlines, Fly Persia, and Mehr Airways - and others, after the US first sanctioned Mahan Air in 2011, which was the first such instance of Washington sanctioning an Iranian commercial airline.
Related secondary sanctions were implemented on top of the direct airline measures.
"Other sanctioned entities with ties to Mahan are based in Malaysia and Kazakhstan," the report further indicates.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mocked the 'Economic D-Day' and 'Operation Epic Outcast' sanctions, saying that the fallout of the war "has been disastrous for America, including its standing worldwide."
"After failing to achieve its aims through sanctions or war, Washington’s 'novel' solution is…more sanctions. Seriously?" Araghchi wrote Tuesday afternoon.
The Wall Street Journal has meanwhile noted that Mahan and others continue defying sanctions and the US pressure campaign, while still clearly struggling:
In recent years the Islamic Republic has suffered some significant aerial disasters, which included the May 19, 2024 death of President Ebrahim Raisi. His military helicopter went down in a rugged, mountainous area of northwestern Iran. Some speculate that lack of airline parts and aging aircraft, due to the long-standing US targeting of the industry, has increased the chances of aviation disasters.
Tyler Durden Wed, 09/09/2026 - 09:20
Continue reading...
[ H/T ZeroHedge ]
