The United States has announced sanctions on six entities and individuals tied to Iran's Mahan Air, including India-based Skiez Travels. According to the US, the targets acted as support channels for the airline by serving as general sales agents and helping maintain its commercial operations.
Washington says Mahan Air has assisted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a central allegation behind the latest restrictions. US authorities described the network around the airline as helping sustain an enterprise linked to activities the US considers a security threat.
The inclusion of an India-based travel company has drawn particular attention because it shows the sanctions reach beyond Iran and target overseas business relationships connected to the carrier. The move signals that the US is focusing not only on the airline itself but also on the companies and individuals that help it sell tickets and operate internationally.
The new measures add to long-running US pressure on Mahan Air and its support structure. By naming sales agents and related actors, Washington appears to be trying to further isolate the airline from foreign markets and commercial partners.
