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US aviation sanctions disrupt Iranian flights as Iraq seeks exemptions
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Iraqi airports that suspended flights to and from Iran
US sanctions on Iranian airlines and service providers have suspended or disrupted routes to the UAE and other countries. Travellers now face journeys of up to 18 hours and fares above $1,000, while about 20% of international flights from Iran have been suspended.
11 sourcesAl Jazeera, FRANCE 24, Deutsche WelleUpdated
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AllegedUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said all Iranian airlines would be shut down worldwide on September 23.
3 of 3 sources“Scott Bessent said on Monday that all Iranian airlines would be shut down on September 23”
The United States threatened foreign companies with secondary sanctions if they continue servicing Iranian airlines.
10 of 10 sources“Airports, fuel suppliers, ground-handling service providers and other foreign companies working with Iranian airlines were threatened with secondary sanctions”