The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority announced an immediate suspension of all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the country. The aviation regulator stated the measure complies with global US sanctions prohibiting Iranian carriers from accessing foreign airports.
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.
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian carriers to and from the country effective Thursday, September 24. The General Civil Aviation Authority stated the measure complies with US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines operating at international airports. The halt follows US warnings that providers offering landing or refueling services to Iranian carriers face exclusion from the dollar system.
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