UK Ends All Direct Air Services to Iran Over Missile Supply to Russia

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:14pm on 10 Sep 2024,Tuesday International

The UK has begun terminating all direct air services between the UK and Iran in response to Iran’s supply of missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine. The UK is canceling its bilateral air services arrangements with Iran, affecting Iran Air’s direct flights between London and Tehran. This decision is part of a broader sanctions package targeting Iran and associated individuals and organizations involved in missile and drone supply chains. The UK Foreign Ministry stated that the move follows repeated warnings to Tehran and is intended to pressure Iran to halt its support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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