The United States has sanctioned all remaining Iranian airlines and supporting companies. These actions target thirty-six entities for aiding Iran's aviation sector. The Treasury Department stated this move aims to choke Tehran financially. Firms in the UAE, Turkey, and Malaysia also face penalties. This escalates economic pressure in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Targets include nine companies based outside of Islamic Republic, but unclear if Chinese firms to face sanctions, as US seeks to up economic pain on Tehran after 6 months of war

The US Treasury Department said the action was aimed at grounding Iran's Mahan Air, already sanctioned by the US and the European Union, and all other Iranian airlines.

The US Treasury announced new sanctions on 36 entities, including 27 Iranian airlines, for “supporting Iran’s aviation sector”.