The United Arab Emirates suspends flights by Iranian airlines to and from the country until further notice, citing new US sanctions. The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority announces the suspension and says it is linked to restrictions imposed on Iranian airlines.
Multiple outlets report that the decision takes effect immediately and is tied to a broader US sanctions package affecting the Iranian aviation sector. Reuters coverage, cited by Al-Monitor and others, describes the move as part of a shift in US policy that targets companies operating in third countries that do business with Iran. Egypt Independent adds that an Iranian news report says cancellations begin at midnight local time, with flights to the UAE no longer operating.
Other reports emphasize the practical impact of the UAE’s role as a major travel and commercial hub for Iranian airlines, particularly given Dubai’s connections and the presence of an Iranian community. While sources differ in details of timing and framing, they all describe the same outcome: UAE stops Iranian airline flights pending further notice, grounded in compliance with US sanctions.
