Turkey has not imposed a blanket stop on Iranian carriers, allowing Iran Air and other airlines to keep operating routes such as Istanbul, Baku and Najaf for the time being. The move leaves key links between Iran and Turkish cities, including Istanbul and Ankara, open even as U.S. sanctions intensify pressure on the region’s aviation network.
Iran Air has not received any official suspension notice from Turkish, Azerbaijani or Iraqi aviation authorities, and its services continue on existing schedules. Turkish airports still list the flag carrier among operators with passenger and cargo permissions at Istanbul Airport, while other airlines have taken a harder line: Mahan Air has already moved to suspend its Turkey services and Turkish carriers have begun removing Iran flights from booking systems.
The situation remains fluid, with regional aviation schedules reshaped by the latest U.S. measures against Iran’s aviation sector. For now, however, Turkey has stopped short of enforcing a full suspension against all Iranian airlines, preserving at least some cross-border capacity for passengers and cargo.