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U.S. Department of the Treasury Sanctions 36 Targets Supporting Iran's Aviation Sector

On September 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 36 targets under Operation Economic Outcast for supporting Iran's aviation sector. The action targets covert front companies, foreign intermediaries, and transshipment routes that Iran uses to obtain U.S.-origin aircraft and sensitive technology. Concurrently, the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert asking financial institutions to report procurement networks supporting Iran's aviation industry. OFAC designated 27 Iranian airlines pursuant to Executive Order 13902, including Air Shiraz, Iran Aseman Airlines, Kish Airlines, and Zagros Airlines. The action also targets third-country firms facilitating Mahan Air's operations, including UAE-based ECT Aviation Support LLC and Türkiye-based Sky Phoenix Hava Yollari Tasimaciligi Ticaret Limited Sirketi, which served as intermediaries in transferring U.S.-origin aircraft to Mahan Air in summer 2026. OFAC designated cargo service providers and general sales agents, including Türkiye-based S Sistem Lojistik Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi, Malaysia-based Icargo SDN BHD, and Kazakhstan-based Tour Invest LLC. OFAC suspended three Iran-related aviation authorizations, including those permitting overflights and non-U.S. airlines to operate U.S.-origin aircraft into Iran. OFAC will consider aviation safety-related requests on a case-by-case basis. The Treasury said any foreign firm or individual enabling sanctioned Iranian airlines through aircraft transfers, cargo services, or general sales agent support will face serious consequences. FinCEN's alert highlights red flag indicators to help financial institutions detect suspicious activity involving Iran's aircraft procurement efforts. All property and interests in property of designated persons in the United States or controlled by U.S. persons are blocked. Violations of U.S. sanctions may result in civil or criminal penalties. Non-U.S. persons are prohibited from causing U.S. persons to violate sanctions or engaging in conduct that evades U.S. sanctions. Foreign financial institutions knowingly conducting significant transactions on behalf of designated persons risk secondary sanctions exposure.

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US Department of the Treasury Sanctions Iranian Airlines and Aviation Networks Under Operation Economic Outcast

On September 8, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 36 targets for supporting Iran's aviation sector, which the Iranian regime uses to move weapons, personnel, and illicit cargo. The action targets all remaining Iranian airlines, covert front companies, foreign intermediaries, and deceptive transshipment routes that Iran relies on to obtain US-origin aircraft and sensitive technology. OFAC designated 27 Iranian airlines pursuant to Executive Order 13902 (E.O. 13902), including Air Shiraz, Asa Jet Airline, Ata Airlines Company, Atlas Aviation Group, and 23 others. The action also targets third-country firms facilitating Mahan Air's proliferation activity and terrorist-linked flight operations. Specifically, OFAC designated UAE-based ECT Aviation Support LLC and its chief executive Ibrahim Ali Mohamed Mohamed Mahran, UK-based ECT Aviation Support LTD, Türkiye-based Sky Phoenix Hava Yollari Tasimaciligi Ticaret Limited Sirketi, and UAE-based Aerobravo Airplane Management and Operation LLC for materially assisting Mahan Air. Additionally, OFAC designated cargo service providers and general sales agents: Türkiye-based S Sistem Lojistik Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi and Mes Cargo Transportation Tourism and Foreign Trade Limited Company, Malaysia-based Icargo SDN BHD, and Kazakhstan-based Tour Invest LLC. OFAC suspended three Iran-related aviation authorizations permitting overflights and non-US airlines to operate US-origin aircraft into Iran, though aviation safety-related requests will be considered case-by-case. Concurrently, the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert asking financial institutions to report procurement networks supporting Iran's aviation industry and to identify red flag indicators for detecting suspicious activity involving Iran's aircraft procurement schemes. All property and interests in property of designated persons in the United States or in the possession or control of US persons are blocked. Violations of US sanctions may result in civil or criminal penalties. The action is taken pursuant to Executive Order 13224 and E.O. 13902, building on OFAC's April and July 2026 sanctions actions targeting Mahan Air service providers.

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US Department of the Treasury Sanctions Targets Supporting the Iranian Aviation Sector

On September 8, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned 36 targets, pursuant to Executive Order 13902 , for supporting Iran's aviation sector. The action targets 27 airlines, as well as covert front companies, foreign intermediaries and trans-shipment routes that Iran uses to obtain US-origin aircraft and sensitive technology, according to the Treasury . As a result of the new sanctions designations, all US-based property and interests of these targets are blocked, and US individuals and entities are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them, unless expressly authorized by OFAC. Additionally, OFAC implemented the following supplementary actions with regard to its Iran sanctions programs: Issuing General License 37 , which authorizes the wind-down of transactions involving certain blocked persons under its latest designations. Publishing a notice of suspension surrounding certain Iranian transactions and sanctions regulations general licenses. Issuing General License DD , which authorizes the wind-down of certain civil aviation-related and other transactions previously authorized under its Iran sanctions programs. Concurrently, the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert requesting that financial institutions report procurement networks supporting Iran's aviation industry, as well as highlighting several key red flag indicators to help them detect, prevent and report potentially suspicious activity involving Iran’s efforts to procure aircraft and aircraft parts.