Iranian Aviation Official Says Civil Aviation Should Not Be Used for Political Pressure
The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization criticized U.S. sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, warning of potential risks to regional and international air travel.
The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization criticized the United States for what he described as broad and unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran's civil aviation sector, according to a report by IRNA, Iran's state news agency.
The official said the continuation of such sanctions could pose risks to regional and international aviation, though specific details on the nature of these risks were not provided in the report.
According to IRNA, the official stated that civil aviation should not be used as a tool for political pressure, emphasizing the sector's role in facilitating international travel and commerce.
The report did not specify which particular sanctions were being referenced or provide additional context on recent developments related to U.S. sanctions on Iran's aviation industry.
IRNA did not include further comments from other officials or independent verification of the claims made in the report.
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