📰 4 sources 4 articles · 24 Sep 2026, 04:45 → 23 days ago

US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector as Iraq and the UAE suspend Iranian flights

New US measures targeting Iran's aviation sector took effect, and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that between 80% and 90% of outbound flights from Iran had been halted, with a threat to pursue Tehran's financiers and entities providing it with services or supplies under a campaign Washington called "Operation Economic Ostracism". In response, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warned neighboring countries, Iraq and the UAE announced the suspension of Iranian flights, and Tehran threatened to halt aviation in the region.

📍 Where things stand: The new US measures on Iranian aviation are in effect, Iraq and the UAE have suspended Iranian flights, and Tehran is threatening to halt aviation in the region.

⏱️ Timeline

24 Sep 2026, 04:45 US Treasury Secretary Bessent said that between 80% and 90% of outbound flights from Iran have been halted.
24 Sep 2026, 10:19 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that between 80% and 90% of Iranian outbound flights have probably been halted, as new US measures targeting Iran's aviation sector took effect, and he threatened to pursue companies and entities that provide funding, services or supplies to Tehran within a campaign Washington called "Operation Economic Ostracism". In response, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warned neighboring countries against cooperation.
24 Sep 2026, 20:00 A report said flights to Iran were still continuing, while the Emirates route was shut down on the second day of the US sanctions.
24 Sep 2026, 23:28 Iraq and the UAE announced the suspension of Iranian flights, while Tehran threatened to halt aviation in the region.

Timeline written by AI from the sources below; updated as new reports arrive.

How the sources covered it

Coverage split between a focus on official US statements and the sanctions campaign (Annahar and Okaz) and a focus on the operational impact on flights and regional airlines (Al-Monitor and DW), with each outlet quoting different parties.

annahar.com Its report was limited to Bessent's statement that between 80% and 90% of outbound flights from Iran had halted, without details on the new sanctions measures or Iranian and regional reactions.
عكاظ It framed the news through official statements, leading with Bessent's remark and the entry into force of the new US measures, highlighting the threat to pursue Tehran's financiers under "Operation Economic Ostracism", and citing Mohsen Rezaei's warning to neighboring countries.
al-monitor.com It focused on the operational status of flights, highlighting the continuation of flights to Iran and the closure of the Emirates route on the second day of the US sanctions.
DW.com It highlighted Iraq's and the UAE's announcement of suspending Iranian flights and Tehran's threat to halt aviation in the region, with a headline focused on escalation in the regional aviation file.

AI comparison of what each outlet emphasized. It describes emphasis, not accuracy.

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Breaking DW.com 23:28

Iraq and the UAE suspend Iranian flights, and Tehran threatens to halt aviation in the region

Iraq and the UAE announced the suspension of Iranian flights, while Tehran threatened to halt aviation in the region, in a development reflecting an escalation in the regional avia…

al-monitor.com 20:00

Flights to Iran Continue as Emirates Route Closes on Second Day of US Sanctions

Flights to Iran continue, while the Emirates route closes on the second day of US sanctions.

عكاظ 10:19

Bessent: Most Iranian foreign flights stopped, and we are pursuing Tehran's financiers

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that between 80 and 90 percent of Iran's foreign flights have likely stopped, as new U.S. measures targeting Iran's aviation sector take …

annahar.com 04:45

Bessent: 80% to 90% of international flights from Iran halted

Bessent said that between 80% and 90% of international flights from Iran have been halted.