UAE bars flights by Iran's airlines: Iranian media
Iranian media reported that the UAE has suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines, apparently in compliance with US sanctions. All such flights were canceled from midnight, according to ISNA.
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- Published Date: 02:38 PM 24 September 2026
Iranian media said on Thursday that the United Arab Emirates had suspended flights operated by Iran's airlines, to comply with US sanctions.
"All flights by Iranian airlines to the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled since midnight," the ISNA news agency said.
An Iran Airtour flight from Tehran to Dubai was cancelled shortly before its scheduled departure in the morning, after tickets had been issued, one passenger told AFP.
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