Key facts
- The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Mahan Air's network operating in China.
- These sanctions are a result of allegations that Mahan Air provides support to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The targeted network includes individuals and entities involved in facilitating Mahan Air's operations and financial activities in China.
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Mahan Air's network in China, citing its alleged support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The sanctions target individuals and entities accused of facilitating flights and financial transactions for the Iranian airline within China.
The move is part of ongoing U.S. efforts to disrupt financial and logistical networks that support Iran's military and security apparatus. Mahan Air has previously been designated by the U.S. for its alleged role in supporting the IRGC and other Iranian government entities.