Aviation Iran Sanctions Tehran United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday it would no longer accept flights by Iranian airlines as it joins US sanctions aimed at raising economic pressure during the Middle East war. Dubai, the UAE’s commercial hub, is a major destination for Iran’s carriers, with multiple daily flights, a large Iranian community and close business links. Several other countries have suspended Iranian flights, although routes to Turkey and China were among those that remained open. “The General Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension of all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE,” said a statement carried by the…
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