Azerbaijan Suspends Air Traffic with Iran Over U.S. Sanctions; Turkish Airlines Also Halt Flights to Iran

Azerbaijan announced the suspension of air traffic with Iran on September 22, 2026, following the imposition of U.S. sanctions on Iran. The decision was reported by Kommersant, a Russian news outlet. Separately, Xinhua, a Chinese state media outlet, reported that major Turkish airlines had suspended flights to Iran under the same sanctions. The actions reflect the broader impact of U.S. sanctions on international travel and diplomatic relations in the region.