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Can US air efforts isolate Iran
U.S. sanctions on the Iranian aviation sector will take effect on September 23, 2026, with the goal of reducing Iran's air traffic by limiting the services offered to its international airlines, such as refueling, aircraft services, and ticket sales. Washington is focusing on targeting the network that Iranian planes rely on to operate outside Iran, leading to a significant decline in the number of flights. Many countries, including Turkey, Oman, and Georgia, have ceased flights to Iran, and international airlines such as Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and Emirates have halted their services to the country. Although Washington has not officially announced the closure of Iranian airspace, secondary sanctions could effectively isolate Iran’s air travel unofficially, as Iranian aircraft find it difficult to access foreign airports and services. This situation threatens to impose an actual aerial blockade if the scope of the sanctions expands further.
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