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Madagascar Airspace Used to Route Planes to Iran to Evade US Sanctions

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What happened

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Five Boeing 777s were routed to Iran using temporary registrations from Madagascar to circumvent US sanctions, according to reports. The planes, now registered to Mahan Air, utilized Madagascar's international airspace in July 2025. A trial is beginning in Antananarivo regarding the scheme, where a prominent tycoon faces accusations of money laundering and influence peddling.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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The incident involves the circumvention of US Treasury sanctions, with Washington accusing the Iranian carrier of involvement in transporting weapons. The case highlights illicit financial activity and corruption in Madagascar, raising regulatory concerns regarding the use of aircraft manufactured by Boeing in sanctions evasion schemes.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • MadagascarAllowed planes to transit its airspace using temporary registrations to facilitate the evasion of US sanctions
  • BoeingManufactured the five Boeing 777s involved in the sanctions evasion scheme
  • FBIAgents are conducting operations and questioning defendants within Madagascar related to the case

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  • BoeingSpeculative

    Regulatory risk due to product use in sanctions evasion schemes could affect Boeing's core business.

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