Fueling Tensions, Not Fitness The US Treasury Department has targeted 27 Iranian airlines with sanctions, part of "Operation Economic Outcast," aimed at isolating Iran from the global financial system.
This move is a salvo in the ongoing economic standoff between the two nations, which will likely exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Iran.
For millions of Iranians who rely on international travel for business or pleasure, these airlines are not just a luxury but a lifeline.