US targets Iran’s entire aviation sector with fresh sanctions
After publishing: 5 headlines quietly rewritten5 changes
- NYT Worldseen 20 Sept, 02:38headline rewritten
Major Iranian Airline Suspends Several Flights Abroad, Adding to IsolationIran’s Isolation Grows After U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Airlines - Al Jazeera Englishseen 23 Sept, 09:57headline rewritten
Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctionsIran cancels Baghdad, Muscat flights as US aviation sanctions take effect - Times of Indiaseen 23 Sept, 09:57headline rewritten
Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat: ReportIraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat - Le Monde Englishseen 29 Sept, 19:22headline rewritten
Iranians increasingly isolated after US sanctions on the country’s airlinesIranians increasingly isolated after US sanctions on country's airlines - South China Morning Postseen 1 Oct, 07:51headline rewritten
US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf, source saysUS set to grant sanctions waiver for Iran-Iraq pilgrim flights
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Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- Times of India21:19first to report
Wed, 9 September 2026
1 report- iDNES (Czechia)12:44
Íránská letecká společnost Mahan Air čelí americkým sankcím už od roku 2011. I přesto ale dál rozšiřuje svůj provoz. Letos v létě získala další použité Boeingy 777 a během několika týdnů otevřela nové linky do Vietnamu a Thajska.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- NYT World18:31edited after publishing
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Major Iranian Airline Suspends Several Flights Abroad, Adding to IsolationMahan Air, a major airline, said it would stop flying to Turkey and Oman just over a week after new restrictions were announced, adding to U.S. pressure on the economy.
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- iDNES (Czechia)18:00
Nejvýznamnější íránská letecká společnost Mahan Air oznámila, že přestane létat do sousedních zemí Turecka a Ománu. Stalo se tak něco málo přes týden po oznámení nových omezení v důsledku americké blokády. Izolace země způsobená rozsáhlými sankcemi USA i námořním tlakem, jejichž cílem je odříznout zemi od světové ekonomiky, se tím ještě zvyšuje.
Mon, 21 September 2026
7 reports- ANSA (Italy)13:37
'Se atterrano, non sarà possibile fornire loro carburante o servizi di assistenza a terra'
- Le Figaro (France)13:47
Les États-Unis accentuent la pression sur l’Iran. Le secrétaire américain au Trésor, Scott Bessent, affirme que les compagnies aériennes iraniennes pourraient être paralysées à partir du 23 septembre par le renforcement des sanctions américaines.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)14:16
Gli Stati Uniti sarebbero pronti a sferrare un nuovo attacco alla Repubblica islamica iraniana, questa volta sul versante economico e operativo. In un’intervista alla Cnbc, il segretario al Tesoro americano Scott Bessent ha annunciato che dal 23 settembre le compagnie aeree di Teheran avranno “serie” difficoltà a operare a livello globale a causa delle sanzioni […] L'articolo Gli Usa: “Dal 23 settembre le compagnie aeree iraniane saranno bloccate in tutto il mondo” proviene da Il Fatto...
- Al Jazeera English15:18
Treasury Secretary says airports and companies servicing Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the US dollar system.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:14
Scott Bessent warns foreign airports against servicing Iranian carriers or risking expulsion from dollar system
- Le Monde (France)17:10
Au début de septembre, le gouvernement américain a placé sur sa liste noire l’entièreté du secteur aérien iranien et a menacé de sanctionner toute organisation travaillant avec les compagnies aériennes d’Iran.
- RMF24 (Poland)18:51
Uderzenie w irańskie linie lotnicze. USA wprowadzają globalny zakaz obsługi
Tue, 22 September 2026
9 reports- Novinky (Czechia)08:20
Spojené státy plánují od středy vyřadit z provozu všechny íránské aerolinky. Informoval o tom americký ministr financí Scott Bessent. Krok je součástí zvyšování tlaku na Írán na rozkaz prezidenta Donalda Trumpa. Bessent navíc informoval, že Washington rozšiřuje sankce proti finančním institucím napojeným na Teherán.
- Al Jazeera English11:19
Analysts say new sweeping US sanctions stand to worsen lives of millions of Iranians struggling in battered economy.
- bne IntelliNews12:34
US sanctions have cut Iran's air links to Europe and Asia, pushing travellers onto overland routes through Turkey and Armenia where border waits now run to 13 hours, with Moscow and Chinese hubs taking specialised roles.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:31
Beijing responds after US Treasury chief warns foreign airports, companies servicing Iranian carriers risk exclusion from dollar system
- N1 Info (Croatia)20:03
Irak je naložio svojoj Agenciji za civilno zrakoplovstvo obustavu letova iranskih zračnih prijevoznika prema zračnoj luci u Bagdadu, rekla su dva izvo
1 reprint
- Index.hr (Croatia)22 Sept, 20:06their copy
- 24sata (Croatia)20:14
Irak je odlučio obustaviti letove iranskih zračnih prijevoznika prema Bagdadu kao odgovor na prijetnje Sjedinjenih Država sankcijama, što dodatno komplicira situaciju u regionalnom zračnom prometu.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:54
'As of 00:00 tonight local time, Baghdad and Muscat airports will not accept Iranian flights,' says Iranian Civil Aviation Organization
- jpost.com22:53
The suspension of flights will begin at midnight on Wednesday.
- Al Jazeera English23:46edited after publishing
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Iran flights to Baghdad, Muscat cancelled ahead of US aviation sanctionsIran official says Baghdad and Muscat airports will not accept Iranian flights from midnight on Wednesday.
Wed, 23 September 2026
9 reports- Times of India02:36edited after publishing
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Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat: Report - freemalaysiatoday.com10:33
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector on Monday as part of an earlier threat to impose 'economic D-Day' on Tehran.
- Novinky (Czechia)11:08
Íránské aerolinky nelétají od středy do řady mezinárodních letišť v okolních zemích kvůli hrozbě razantních amerických sankcí. Íránská letadla nepřijímají letiště v Bagdádu v Iráku či Maskatu v Ománu. Ke stejnému kroku přistoupil i Ázerbájdžán či Gruzie.
- news.az11:45
The latest US pressure on Iran’s aviation sector could significantly increase the operational and financial burden on Iranian airlines in the ...
- Channel News Asia13:15
A travel agent in Tehran told AFP that flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan had all been suspended, but routes to multiple other destinations remained available, including China.
- bne IntelliNews15:58
Flights between Iran and Georgia, Oman and Azerbaijan have been cancelled, and Iranian carriers have stopped serving Baghdad.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)16:23
Bagdad im Irak und Maskat in Oman werden nicht mehr von iranischen Fluggesellschaften angeflogen. Die USA hatten zuvor auf Drittstaaten Druck ausgeübt.
- Al Jazeera English19:27
Iran has threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on its airlines, warning that their airports could face disruptions
- Al Jazeera English21:05
Travel disruptions intensify as Iranian airlines lose access to airspace, pushing civilians towards costly land routes.
Thu, 24 September 2026
8 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:58
‘We are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen,’ says Scott Bessent
- bne IntelliNews09:56
Iranian airlines kept flying from Tehran to Istanbul, China and Bangkok a day after US sanctions on firms servicing Iranian carriers took effect, airport data showed.
- khaama.com10:51
Turkish Airlines has suspended all flights to Iran until at least March 2027 as U.S. sanctions intensify pressure on Iran’s aviation sector.
- Al Jazeera English11:10
Tehran hints retaliation as Georgia and Azerbaijan suspend Iranian flights amid mounting US sanctions on airlines.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:14
Tehran-Dushanbe flight forced to return after Turkmenistan denies Iranian airlines permission to use its airspace, ISNA reports
- N1 Info (Croatia)14:29
Iranski putnički zrakoplov na letu iz Teherana za Tadžikistan morao se vratiti nakon što mu Turkmenistan nije odobrio prelet preko svojeg zračnog pros
1 reprint
- tportal (Croatia)24 Sept, 15:13their copy
- Channel News Asia17:38
The US sanctions aim to stop Iranian airlines from flying worldwide, while Iran warned this could increase tensions in the region.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:48
Civil Aviation Authority says decision takes effect Thursday, citing US ban on Iranian airlines’ use of airports worldwide
Fri, 25 September 2026
4 reports- Al Jazeera English00:24
UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines.
- Times of India02:01
- asiaone.com03:13
DUBAI/RIYADH — Iranian airlines were barred from neighbouring countries including the UAE and Oman on Thursday (Sept 24) in response to new US sanctions, the first big impact of a shift in US policy to target companies in third countries that do business with Iran.The General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE, the Middle East's biggest travel hub, said that...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:46
Airport gives no reason for suspension, which follows Tehran's cancellation of flights to Baghdad, Muscat
Sat, 26 September 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English17:35
Ali al-Zaidi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia00:51
Mon, 28 September 2026
6 reports- Le Figaro (France)10:55
Entrées en vigueur mercredi, les restrictions ont entraîné de nombreuses annulations de vols internationaux, notamment vers Dubaï. Téhéran affirme également avoir saisi la Cour internationale de justice pour contester ces mesures.
- DW Top Stories12:53
The threat of secondary US sanctions is putting pressure on airports, fuel suppliers and aviation companies that service Iranian airlines. Some countries have already canceled flights.
- South China Morning Post18:28edited after publishing
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US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf, source saysUS President Donald Trump’s administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions programme on Monday to allow for flights carrying Shiite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The source, who is involved in the deliberations, said the US Treasury Department waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly back and forth between Iran and the Shiite holy city of Najaf in Iraq for one month, with a more permanent waiver...
- Al Jazeera English18:50
Tehran filed a UN complaint against US sanctions forcing regional cancellations of Iran flights.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:00
Direct flights to European countries face restrictions, travelers were using connections through regional hubs, particularly Istanbul, as alternative, official says
- Anadolu Agency (AA)21:36
Earlier, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Oman, UAE suspended flights to and from Iran following US sanctions
Tue, 29 September 2026
5 reports- Le Monde English02:38edited after publishing
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Iranians increasingly isolated after US sanctions on the country’s airlinesAs new US sanctions make international travel more difficult, Iranian authorities shut down the French Language Center in Tehran, further undermining Iranians' plans to study and move abroad.
- ibtimes.co.in05:19
Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has filed a protest with ICAO against US restrictions on its aviation sector and is seeking restoration of suspended flight routes. Iran said it submitted documents on disruptions and also filed a complaint at the ICJ.
- Euronews08:37
Bailiffs boarded the Caspian Airlines Boeing 737 as passengers sat ready for departure and served a €3 million debt order before it could take off. The seizure came days after US secondary sanctions on Iran's aviation sector took effect, halving international flights at Tehran's main airport.
- bne IntelliNews09:33
Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0 File:Caspian Air line Boeing - 737-50 Iran's Caspian Airlines has a Boeing 737 seized at Istanbul Airport over a €3mn ($3.41mn) debt. Passengers were removed from the aircraft as US aviation sanctions squeezed Iranian carriers.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:57
‘Special exemption’ from US sanctions followed ‘diligent efforts’ by Iraqi government, says Iraqi Airways
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query14:07
Europe extends Gulf airspace warning as US-Iran tensions continue – here's what it means for air travel cntravellerme.com
Thu, 1 October 2026
1 report- naturalnews.com02:30
Iranian commercial flights to Turkiye, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Pakistan continue to operate despite a United States-led campaign of air restrictions targeting the country, the chief executive of Tehran’s main international airport said on September 26, 2026. Ramin Kashef-Azar, CEO of the company operating Imam Khomeini International Airport, told the Tasnim News Agency that […]
Fri, 2 October 2026
5 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:04
Foreign Ministry says restrictions harm passengers, bilateral ties, blames US sanctions for disruption
- Al Jazeera English04:34
Iran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.
- Google News - Top Stories10:00
Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet Fox News Iranians face long, difficult journeys as sanctions ground planes dailysabah.com China Is the Last Major Runway Open to Iran’s Sanctioned Airlines Foundation for Defense of Democracies Iran’s shrinking air links raise costs, strain regional ties Iran International International flights at Tehran airport fall 42% after US sanctions Azernews.az
- Index.hr (Croatia)17:30
IRAK je odobrio do 40 dnevnih letova iranskim zračnim prijevoznicima za Najaf. Sporazum isključuje Mahan Air zbog američkih sankcija, a olakšat će putovanja hodočasnicima i turistima.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:09
Mahan Air excluded from agreement after US grants requested exemption
1 reprint
- Al Jazeera English2 Oct, 20:32their copy
Sat, 3 October 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)03:30
La llegada el año pasado de cinco Boeing a la República Islámica revela una trama en la que Madagascar tiene un papel destacado. Otros países del continente están implicados en prácticas similares
- NYT World10:25
Flights between the neighboring countries had been halted after broad U.S. penalties on Iran’s aviation industry.
Sun, 4 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)01:45
3 evening flights initially scheduled following agreement allowing up to 40 daily flights, excluding Mahan Air
Mon, 5 October 2026
2 reports- NYT World04:01
The Trump administration says all Iranian airlines are being “shut down.” So why is this jumbo jet still flying from Tehran to Southeast Asia?
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:36
National carrier to operate daily flights from Najaf to Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan starting Oct. 8
Thu, 8 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:23
National carrier operates daily services from Najaf to Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan
Wed, 14 October 2026
1 report- nypost.com15:59
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English05:51
New US aviation sanctions force Iranians to take longer, costlier journeys as international flight routes disappear.
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:15
Ursprünglich wollte die Lufthansa Group ihre Flüge nach Dubai am 25. Oktober wiederaufnehmen. Wegen der angespannten Lage im Nahen Osten verschiebt der Konzern den Termin nun um einen Monat.
Sat, 24 October 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English00:00
Iran top general says US military vessels will not be allowed to enter the Gulf "under any circumstances."