Iran air said Tuesday it has not received any official notification from Türkiye, Azerbaijan or Iraq regarding the suspension of its flights to Istanbul, Baku or Najaf, Roya News reports.
The statement comes amid uncertainty surrounding international flights operated by Iranian carriers following new US sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector.
The airline’s claim regarding Iraq conflicts with reports citing two Iraqi government sources, who said Baghdad would suspend Iranian airlines from Tuesday morning in line with US sanctions.
The developments follow US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s warning that Iranian airlines would face sweeping restrictions from Sep. 23, with foreign companies providing services to the carriers potentially exposed to US sanctions.
The conflicting reports leave the immediate status of Iranian flights to the three destinations unclear.