New sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector have intensified pressure on the country’s struggling airlines, yet a Boeing aircraft remains operational despite restrictions. The persistence of this plane highlights ongoing challenges in enforcing economic measures against Tehran’s air transport network. Analysts question how long such exceptions can endure amid broader efforts to cripple Iran’s commercial aviation industry. The situation raises concerns over compliance and the potential for loopholes in global enforcement strategies.


U.S. Sanctions Aim to ‘Shut Down’ Iran’s Airlines, but This Boeing Plane Is Still Flying  The New York Times