Iran’s government has signaled potential retaliation after Georgia and Azerbaijan announced the suspension of flights from Iranian carriers, a move that follows escalating U.S. sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector. The suspensions come as international pressure on Iran’s airline industry intensifies, raising concerns over regional air travel disruptions. Authorities in both nations cited compliance with broader financial restrictions as the reason for halting operations. The development underscores growing tensions between Tehran and Western-backed sanctions, with implications for air connectivity in the Caucasus and beyond.
Tehran hints retaliation as Georgia and Azerbaijan suspend Iranian flights amid mounting US sanctions on airlines.
