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US sanctions dozens of Iranian airlines and foreign cargo providers
New measures target Iranian aviation networks and international logistics providers, according to ABC News.
The short version
- The Trump administration imposed sanctions on more than two dozen commercial and private airlines, alongside foreign cargo services linked to Iran.[ABC News]
- US officials accused 36 targeted entities of using aviation networks to transport weapons, personnel, and illicit materials.[ABC News]
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that global businesses operating with sanctioned Iranian airlines risk losing access to the international financial system.[ABC News]
Key facts
- The Trump administration issued sanctions against more than two dozen commercial and private airlines as well as foreign cargo providers connected to Iran.[ABC News]
- The administration accused 36 targeted entities of helping Tehran move illicit cargo, weapons, and personnel.[ABC News]
- Private firms located in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia were identified as providing logistics and parts to Mahan Air.[ABC News]
Sources
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