Geopolitics

U.S. Moves to Isolate Iran’s Aviation Sector From the Global Economy

The U.S. Treasury on Sept. 8 imposed sanctions on 36 targets, including 27 remaining active Iranian airlines, as part of a broader campaign to sever Tehran’s economic and trade links. The measures also name foreign companies and an individual accused of helping Iranian carriers procure aircraft, parts, and related technology, and suspend aviation authorizations tied to U.S.-origin equipment.