UAE authorities suspend flights of Iranian airlines to the country

The UAE authorities are suspending flights of Iranian airlines to and from the country, starting September 24, based on US sanctions. The decision was made by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority until further notice.

The authorities of the United Arab Emirates are suspending flights of Iranian airlines to and from the country. The decision takes effect on September 24 and remains in force until further notice. According to the UAE news agency, the General Civil Aviation Authority made this decision based on sanctions imposed by the United States against Iranian airlines for using airports around the world. The measure affects all flights of Iranian carriers.