00:00US pressure on Iran has gone beyond financial restrictions
00:05and energy, and it increasingly affects the country's civil aviation.
00:09Several countries have already closed their airports to Iranian airlines, some routes
00:14International flights have been suspended, and Tehran is trying to avoid a further reduction in traffic.
00:19air.
00:20According to the Financial Times, the changes come after the campaign was extended.
00:25US against the Iranian aerospace industry.
00:28Washington maintains that the companies and related entities that are subject to the restrictions
00:32They are used to transport weapons and personnel.
00:36Oman and Azerbaijan have banned Iranian airlines from flying to their territory.
00:41Iraq has imposed restrictions on flights from Iran to Baghdad, and
00:45Georgia has suspended commercial air service to Tbilisi.
00:49Mahan Air, one of Iran's largest airlines, has also had problems.
00:53The company suspended its flights to Istanbul, Ankara and Muscat.
00:58The new restrictions were preceded by a statement from the Treasury Secretary
01:03US Secretary of State Scott Besant announced that Washington intends to achieve a cessation of
01:09the operations of Iranian airlines worldwide.
01:12Throughout September, the United States also imposed sanctions on dozens of airlines and
01:19other entities that, according to US authorities, are linked to the transfer
01:25weapons and personnel.
01:27However, Iranian aviation has not yet become completely isolated internationally.
01:34Some international flights continue to operate from Tehran's main airport, including
01:39They are the ones destined for Istanbul and Dubai.
01:43Some flights are also still arriving.
01:46However, the uncertainty is already affecting passengers.
01:50Travel agencies in Tehran warn that they cannot guarantee that it will continue
01:55the current calendar.
01:57The route to Istanbul is of particular concern, as it remains one of the most important destinations.
02:03for Iranian travelers.
02:04Despite this, Iran Air and other airlines continue to sell tickets for upcoming flights.
02:11months.
02:12Maintaining international air transport is becoming increasingly important for Tehran.
02:17Millions of Iranians live outside the country, and routes through neighboring countries allow them to cross the border.
02:23They allow you to maintain contact with your family and travel to Iran.
02:27The country's authorities are trying to lift some of the restrictions.
02:31The spokesman for Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, Mahid Akhwan, reported that
02:37Talks with Oman and Iraq to resume flights.
02:40One of the possible solutions being considered is to move Iranian flights from Baghdad to
02:46Najaf.
02:47This city holds special significance for Shia pilgrims, although Iranian media
02:52They point out that the restrictions could eventually be extended to this route as well.
02:56The situation also creates additional complications for countries with significant
03:01economic ties with Iran.
03:03Türkiye, home to tens of thousands of Iranians and traditionally a
03:08A top destination for passengers from the Islamic Republic, it is located under a
03:12particular pressure.
03:14Ankara has already revoked the license of an Iranian bank and restricted its operations
03:19Mahan Air.
03:20However, according to estimates from various sources, Türkiye might try to maintain
03:25certain air traffic for humanitarian reasons.
03:29The situation surrounding the United Arab Emirates also remains tense.
03:34Dubai has long been a key center for Iranian business.
03:39Economic ties between the two countries are estimated to be around 30 billion.
03:44dollars, so cutting them off completely could prove difficult.
03:48The new wave of restrictions comes at a time when the civil aviation sector is struggling.
03:53Iran is already experiencing serious problems.
03:56Longstanding sanctions have limited airlines' access to spare parts and aircraft.
04:01modern and investments.
04:04Analysts estimate that approximately half of the nearly 250 civilian aircraft
04:09Iran is currently on land.
04:12Additional damage to aeronautical infrastructure, including airports and systems
04:17radar, have further complicated the situation.
