Azerbaijan bans flights of Iranian airlines due to US sanctions
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Azerbaijan has banned flights of Iranian airlines on its territory since September 22, 2026 due to a new package of American sanctions against Iran’s aviation sector, the AZAL press service reports.
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Why It Matters
The United States introduced a new package of sanctions against Iran's aviation sector, which took effect on September 22, 2026.
The Azerbaijani side introduced a ban on flights of Iranian airlines to the republic.
The decision was made due to a new package of American sanctions against Iran's aviation sector, which came into force on September 22, 2026.
BAKU, September 22 – RIA Novosti. The Azerbaijani side has imposed a ban on Iranian airlines flying to the republic due to American sanctions, the press service of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC (AZAL) reports.
“In connection with the new sanctions package imposed by the United States against Iran, in particular, sanctions against the aviation sector, it was decided to suspend flights of Iranian airlines to Azerbaijan from September 22, 2026,” the statement said.
Open Questions
- How long will the flight ban last?
- Which Iranian airlines are affected by the ban?
- Are there alternative routes for Iranian flights?
