Today, the United States continues implementation of Operation Economic Outcast by sanctioning 36 entities and individuals in multiple jurisdictions for aiding Iran's aviation sector. This sector has enabled the regime to support proliferation and terrorism worldwide.
On August 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) determined that Executive Order (E.O.) 13902 shall apply to Iran's aviation sector, among others. Under that authority, OFAC is designating the remainder of Iran's active airlines, furthering our campaign to isolate the Iranian regime from the international system and global economy. Today, OFAC is also targeting several third country‑based firms that have provided cargo and general sales services to, and procured aircraft for, Iran's largest airline, Mahan Air, which has been designated in connection to the regime's proliferation and terrorism-support activities around the world.
We will not relent in our campaign to shut down the Iranian regime's financial lifelines, including the aviation sector.
