The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE effective September 24, 2026, until further notice. The measure follows sweeping US secondary sanctions prohibiting foreign airports from providing landing, refueling, or ticketing services to Iranian carriers. The suspension immediately halts direct air connections between Iranian cities and major UAE hubs, including Dubai.
Iran's Civil Aviation Authority ordered domestic airlines to immediately suspend ticket sales for flights to Iraq on September 25, 2026. The directive follows flight restrictions imposed by Iraqi aviation authorities and a broader suspension of Iranian carriers by the UAE. Airlines must issue full refunds and arrange flights to border airfields for land crossings.
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced an immediate suspension of all passenger and cargo flights operated by Iranian carriers on September 24, 2026. The move follows newly implemented U.S. sanctions targeting third-party companies that service Iranian aircraft. The suspension has disrupted major transit routes connecting Asia, Europe, and the Arabian Peninsula.
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