Iran threatens regional airports over flight bans

Iran warned neighbouring countries that their airports will be paralysed if they cooperate with US sanctions by stopping Iranian flights. The threat follows US measures targeting Iranian airlines.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks before departing for New York, at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Iran, September 22, 2026. Iran's Presidential website/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

Iran warned Wednesday that neighbouring nations halting Iranian flights will face airport shutdowns. The threat escalates regional tensions following direct secondary sanctions warnings from the United States Treasury.

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