US widens sanctions to choke Iran’s air links
The United States has expanded penalties to target Iran’s civil aviation, aiming to cripple its ability to fly internationally by sanctioning Mahan Air and related entities. Analysts say this blanket aviation-sector squeeze could halt many international flights into Iran, but warns of risks to ordinary Iranians amid Iran’s aging fleet and limited maintenance due to sanctions. The move follows broader pressure on Iran’s banking and oil-finance networks and underscores a concerted effort to sever Iran’s economic footprint without destabilizing the global financial system.
