The flight operations continue even as Washington maintains sanctions against all Iranian airlines. This activity takes place while Turkey, a member of NATO, is attempting to secure renewed access to the F-35 fighter jet program.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Sanctioned Iranian Airlines Land 83 Flights in Turkey After US Deadline
Geopolitics18 days ago
Turkish air traffic records reveal a pattern of Iranian air travel that persists despite constraints imposed by the United States. Data provided by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Ahmad A. Sharawi, and Sinan Ciddi show that at least 83 flights by sanctioned aviation carriers landed in the country following a key sanctions deadline. The U.S. Treasury Department is closely monitoring these arrivals.
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