TehranEvery Iranian airline goes dark abroad from Wednesday.
Ordinary travelers, pilgrims and medical patients pay for a policy aimed at Tehran’s government.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said any firm that fuels, services or sells tickets for Iranian carriers risks losing dollar-system access.
China called the sanctions “illegal” and, with Russia, is expected to keep servicing Iranian flights.
Iraq will likely seek an exemption, analyst Saj Ahmad said, given deep tourism ties with Tehran.
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Sources: Al Jazeera Online