Event Brief
Iraq, Oman and Azerbaijan cancel Iran flights after US threat
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Summary: Iraq, Oman and Azerbaijan suspended air travel to Iran after a US warning that it could “shut down” airlines. The cancellations add to a growing list of countries halting Iran flights following Scott Bessent’s threat of further sanctions.
WHO: Iraq, Oman and Azerbaijan
WHAT: Suspended air travel to Iran, canceling Iran flights
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026 at 12:27 PM ET
WHERE: Multiple countries (Iraq, Oman, Azerbaijan)
WHY: The suspensions followed a US warning that it could “shut down” airlines and a threat of further sanctions.
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