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Trump must close this Turkish loophole that allows Iran to skirt sanctions
What happened
Iranian airlines continued to land in Turkey after the US Treasury Department sanctioned them in September, with over 90 landings found after the deadline. Turkish companies, such as FUGO Ground Services, are providing ground support to these airlines, including passenger handling and ramp operations. FUGO has agreements with at least eight US-sanctioned Iranian carriers operating in Turkey.
Why it matters
This allows Iran to maintain access to foreign markets and transport personnel and weapons, which is significant because Iranian airlines play a critical role in the regime's operations. Closing Iran's aviation routes is essential in the US economic campaign against Iran. The US should pressure Turkey to cut off flights and impose sanctions on entities providing material support to sanctioned Iranian airlines.
Key facts
- Iranian airlines continued to land in Turkey after the US Treasury Department sanctioned them in September.
- Over 90 Iranian airline landings were found in Turkey after the deadline.
- FUGO Ground Services has agreements with at least eight US-sanctioned Iranian carriers operating in Turkey.
- The Treasury Department sanctioned an Istanbul-based bank for facilitating the use of tens of millions of dollars for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Turkish companies, such as FUGO, are providing ground support to these airlines.
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