Iran files complaint with ICAO over US restrictions on its airlines
Iran says it has lodged a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization against US restrictions on Iranian carriers, according to the head of its civil aviation authority. The measures stem from September sanctions designations.
Iran has filed a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization over US restrictions on Iranian airlines, according to Abouzar Shiroudi, head of the country's civil aviation authority, who was cited by Iranian media. What specific action Tehran wants from ICAO has not been made public so far.
The US Treasury placed sanctions on 36 companies and organisations on 8 September, including 27 Iranian airlines. From 23 September, foreign companies also face sanctions if they support the affected carriers, for example with fuel or ground handling.
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- aerotelegraph.comIran will mit Icao gegen US-Beschränkungen vorgehen