Iran Air suspends flights to Europe amid new EU Sanctions

A suspension of Air Iran flights affects travel to major European cities including Paris, London and Frankfurt. © Wikimedia Commons

Iran Air has suspended all flights to European countries in response to new sanctions imposed by the European Union. The carrier is the only airline operating flights to EU countries.

The sanctions, announced on Monday, target Iran Air, Mahan Air, and Saha Airlines. The EU accuses the airlines of aiding Tehran’s missile and drone transfers to Russia, a claim Iran denies.