Iran Says International Flights Continue Despite US Sanctions

Iran says its international flights are continuing to operate despite ongoing pressure from US sanctions, according to a spokesperson for the country's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO).

CAO Spokesperson Majid Akhavan said in Tehran that international flights remain in operation, seeking to counter suggestions that sanctions have significantly disrupted the country's air connectivity.

Iran's aviation sector has faced years of restrictions tied to US sanctions, which have limited the country's ability to acquire new aircraft, spare parts and certain servicing agreements from Western manufacturers, forcing Iranian carriers to rely on alternative suppliers and maintenance workarounds.

Despite these constraints, Iranian officials have periodically emphasized the continued operation of international routes as a sign of the aviation sector's resilience.

Further details on which specific international routes remain active, or on passenger volumes, were not immediately provided.