Georgia in support of US sanctions suspends flights with Iran
Georgia is suspending air traffic with Iran and will act in accordance with the international sanctions regime, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said. Thus, the Georgian side reacted to US sanctions against Iranian airlines, including those operating flights to Georgia.
Georgia is suspending air traffic with Iran and will act in accordance with the international sanctions regime, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said. Thus, the Georgian side reacted to US sanctions against Iranian airlines, including those operating flights to Georgia.
“Sanctions have been imposed, and since Georgia always takes into account the sanctions regimes of different countries when specific institutions and states impose such sanctions, we have also taken the appropriate decision, as reported by the Ministry of Economy.” We take into account the sanctions regime, Kobakhidze said (quoted by 1TV).
The Georgian Prime Minister stressed that the country will not impose bilateral sanctions against Iran. He called the move absurd and wrong. The country’s Civil Aviation Authority confirmed on September 10 that it would act “in full compliance with the international sanctions regime.”.
On September 8, the US Treasury announced new restrictions under Operation Economic Rogue. 27 Iranian airlines were sanctioned. Flights to Batumi and Tbilisi were operated by Qeshm Air, Varesh Airlines, Sepehran Airlines and Fly Kish Airlines.
