The Trump administration announced new sanctions on September 8, 2026, targeting all airlines in Iran and nearly a dozen foreign companies that conduct business with Iran's Mahan Air. Mahan Air had previously been sanctioned due to its connections with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These sanctions are part of a broader initiative known as Operation Economic Outcast, aimed at applying financial pressure on Iran.
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US Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Airlines and Foreign Businesses
On September 8, 2026, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on all Iranian airlines and several foreign companies associated with Mahan Air, which has ties to the IRGC. This action is part of Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign to exert financial pressure on Iran.
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