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Could the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide and what would that mean?

2026-09-23 21:55:49Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Could the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide and what would that mean?

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that from September 23, companies providing services to Iranian lines could face sanctions.

The move is expected to further burden the aviation sector and the travel of millions of Iranians.

The United States is expected to increase pressure on Iran's aviation sector, warning that from September 23, companies that support Iranian airline operations could face US sanctions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the measures will not be limited to airlines, but will also affect the supply chain that enables them to operate internationally.

According to him, companies that supply aircraft with fuel, provide landing services, ground services, or sell tickets for these companies could risk exclusion from the American financial system and the use of the dollar.

All 27 Iranian companies under sanctions

According to the material, on September 8, the US sanctioned all 27 Iranian airlines, accusing them of being used by the Iranian regime to transport weapons, personnel, and illicit cargo.

Among the main companies operating outside Iran are Mahan Air, Iran Air, and Qeshm Air.

Mahan Air, which has the largest international flight network among Iranian airlines, has suspended several routes to Istanbul, Ankara and Muscat following US sanctions on foreign companies supporting Iran's aviation sector.

Iran Air, Iran's national carrier, has significantly reduced its international network.

According to data cited in the material, it currently operates only a few international destinations, mainly in Iraq and Turkey.

Millions of travelers could be affected

In 2025, according to the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran, about 46.2 million passengers traveled to and from Iran, while 11.2 million of them made international trips.

Of these, about 7.2 million passengers used Iranian airlines.

The new sanctions could particularly affect airports that handle Iranian flights, including Istanbul, Baghdad, Najaf, Dubai, New Delhi, Lahore, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Phuket.

Experts warn that the consequences could also extend to fuel companies, ground services and ticketing infrastructure.

China and Russia are expected to oppose the measures

One of the main questions is whether other states will comply with American demands.

Analysts quoted by Al Jazeera estimate that China and Russia may oppose American pressure, while Pakistan and Turkey may also have reservations due to trade and transport ties with Iran.

Beijing has called the US measures "illegal", arguing that it opposes unilateral sanctions that are not based on international law or the authorization of the UN Security Council.

Increased costs and difficulties for travelers

Experts warn that the restrictions could lead to increased ticket prices and further hardship for Iranian travelers.

According to an Iranian-American economist quoted in the material, travel prices have already increased significantly and in some cases the increase has reached up to 100%.

If Iranian lines cannot operate normally, travelers may be forced to use foreign companies or travel first to neighboring countries such as Turkey, Iraq, Armenia or Pakistan, and then continue their journey to their destination.

For Iranian companies, the situation could further complicate fleet maintenance. Their aircraft are mostly old, and restrictions on the supply of parts and technical services could further reduce the number of aircraft in operation.

According to analysts, in the event of full implementation of the measures, a significant part of the Iranian fleet could remain out of operation.

The measures are part of the US administration's campaign to increase economic pressure on Tehran and limit resources and activities that Washington considers to support the Iranian regime.


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