Mahan Air continues flights to Vietnam despite US sanctions
Summary
Iran’s Mahan Air continues to operate flights between Tehran and Vietnam, despite being sanctioned by the United States for its alleged involvement with the IRGC in the movement of weapons and military equipment. The airline's flights include a 23-year-old Boeing 777 that is specifically subject to US secondary sanctions. Mahan Air has faced restrictions on access to aircraft parts and maintenance services, and while Oman, Turkey, and Iraq have stopped accepting its flights, Vietnam remains one of the few countries allowing its operations. The New York Times reported that this Boeing 777 has also recently flown to other destinations in Asia, including Bangkok and Beijing.
Analysis
Mahan Air: Mahan Air is an Iranian commercial airline operating passenger and cargo routes primarily across Asia and the Middle East. It faces US sanctions over alleged involvement with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in transporting weapons, operatives, and equipment. The airline continues scheduled service to Vietnam using a sanctioned Boeing 777 despite restrictions from multiple countries and limited access to aircraft parts. US Treasury: The US Treasury Department oversees the implementation and enforcement of economic sanctions for the United States government. It has linked specific aircraft to Mahan Air and issued warnings about secondary sanctions risks for entities doing business with the airline. This forms part of Washington's broader efforts against Iranian aviation activities described in the reporting. Sanctions: The United States maintains an active campaign of sanctions targeting Iranian aviation entities and their international partners. Aviation Access: Vietnam continues to permit Mahan Air operations while other nations have restricted or halted such flights.
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