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US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines and 36 third-party enablers

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The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines under Executive Order 13902, alongside 36 third-party enablers. The designations mark Washington’s first action against Iranian carriers since determining on Aug. 24, 2026, that Iran’s aviation sector was subject to sanctions.

Discovered 2026-09-09T22:37:08.976136-07:00 | 2026-09-09T22:37:08.976136-07:00

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  • The designations expand direct sanctions exposure across Iran’s airline sector, affecting the 27 named carriers and 36 third-party enablers.
  • The action is the first airline-focused designation since the U.S. determined that Iran’s aviation sector was subject to sanctions on Aug. 24, 2026.
  • Operators, lessors, suppliers and financial counterparties with Iran-related activity will need to assess potential compliance and transaction risks.

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