Dubai International Airport (DXB) has suspended services operated by Iranian airlines, including Iran Air (IR), following new United States sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector.
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Mahan Air (W5), one of Iran’s largest private airlines, is suspending flights to Oman and Turkey, reducing its international network as new U.S. sanctions place additional pressure on Iran’s aviation sector.
Saudia denies any role after five ex-fleet Boeing 777 jets surface in Iran despite ongoing U.S. sanctions on Tehran.
Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft, including an RC-130, at Nur Khan Airbase during US conflict, report says.
Iran Air (IR) has retired the world’s oldest passenger aircraft still in service, an Airbus A300, after more than 41 years of continuous flying.
Iran’s Mahan Air (W5) has discreetly expanded its wide-body fleet by acquiring five Boeing 777-200 aircraft, formerly operated by Singapore Airlines (SQ) and NokScoot.
The UK Foreign Office summoned Ali Matinfar, Iran’s top diplomat in London, to condemn Tehran’s supply of ballistic missiles to Russia by putting sanctions like banning Iran Air (IR).