The United States has imposed sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines and nine foreign entities as part of its efforts to isolate Iran's aviation sector. This action is part of the Trump administration's Operation Economic Outcast, which aims to cut off financial support for the Iranian government. The sanctions target entities accused of facilitating Iran's use of its aviation sector for military purposes. Critics argue that these sanctions will adversely affect ordinary Iranians rather than the government.
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