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The United Kingdom, Germany, and France have announced new sanctions against Iran and its national carrier, Iran Air. This development follows a months-long effort by Congressman Keith Self to persuade European allies to cease business with the airline.
On November 14, 2023, Congressman Self introduced House Resolution 862, urging European allies to sanction Iranian airlines and deny them airport access. In March 2024, he sent letters to seven countries calling for travel restrictions and asset freezes against Iran Air. This led to meetings with high-ranking officials from Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as a scheduled meeting with French representatives. These discussions continued until the announcement of the sanctions on September 10, 2024.
“I applaud our allies for upholding the security of our countries by imposing new sanctions against Iran and their national carrier, Iran Air. This nefarious company is playing a significant role in advancing Iran’s destabilizing activities throughout the world and must be denied business,” said Congressman Keith Self.
Iran Air has been accused of supporting Iranian-backed terrorist organizations, supplying Russia in its war against Ukraine, and aiding Syrian dictator Bashar Al-Assad during his administration's oppression.
“Our deterrence campaign against adversarial forces is far from over, but there is nothing our enemies can do to prevail when we work together as allies. I am now calling once more on Italy, Austria, Azerbaijan, and Turkey to follow suit and cease doing business with Iran Air,” said Congressman Self.
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