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Iranian Airlines Continue China and Thailand Flights Despite U.S. Sanctions Deadline

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Iranian airlines continued operating international flights to China and Thailand, defying a U.S. deadline intended to ground the country’s fleet. Washington’s sanctions target companies that provide services to Iranian carriers, but flights remained active Wednesday.

Discovered 2026-09-23T01:51:17.984797-07:00 | 2026-09-23T01:51:17.984797-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The continued flights show that sanctions aimed at restricting aviation services have not immediately grounded Iran’s international operations.
  • Companies providing services to Iranian carriers face heightened exposure to U.S. sanctions enforcement as airlines continue serving international destinations.

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