UAE suspends all flights for Iranian carriers amid new US sanctions
The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday that it will no longer accept flights operated by Iranian airlines following the imposition of new US sanctions.
Aviation authority issues suspension order
The General Civil Aviation Authority stated that all flights to and from the UAE are now barred. This decision aligns with US restrictions preventing Iranian carriers from using airports globally. The ban takes effect immediately starting this Thursday.
Dubai remains major transit hub
Dubai serves as a primary destination for Iran's carriers before the suspension took full effect. Multiple daily flights previously connected the two nations through close business links and a large Iranian community. Other countries have also suspended these routes, though some paths to Turkey and China remained open.
Broader economic ties already cut
The UAE recently suspended trade and financial exchanges with Iran last month. Central bank officials blocked transactions involving Iran's Bank Melli on Wednesday citing violations of money laundering laws. These actions follow the country being targeted by thousands of missiles and drones in early stages of the war.
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