US Imposes 36 Sanctions on Iran's Aviation Sector, Targeting Mahan Air and Other Airlines

The US Treasury Department issued 36 sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, including Mahan Air, which is already under sanctions from both the US and the European Union. The sanctions also target covert front companies, foreign intermediaries, and deceptive entities linked to Iran's aviation industry. The action is framed as part of a wider effort to combat 'economic terrorism' and escalate pressure on Iran. The sanctions are intended to ground all Iranian airlines, including Mahan Air, and disrupt their operations. The US claims these measures are necessary to counter Iran's destabilizing activities in the region. Tehran has not commented publicly on the sanctions, but previous statements from Iranian officials have condemned US economic pressure as an act of aggression. Sources across multiple outlets confirm the US's actions, though the specific details of the sanctions and their immediate consequences remain consistent. No significant divergence in the reporting was noted among the sources.