What happened
New US aviation sanctions have led to flight cancellations and increased travel costs for Iranians as international routes are reduced.
What compliance teams should check
- Assess exposure to Iranian aviation sector
- Update sanctions screening for US aviation restrictions
- Review transactions involving Iranian travel and airlines
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New US aviation sanctions force Iranians to take longer, costlier journeys as international flight routes disappear.Al Jazeera, 16 Oct 2026, 05:51 UTC, aljazeera.com