Mahan Air, an Iranian airline, is using secondhand Boeing aircraft and expanding routes, serving as a conduit for IRGC activities.

The entities involved

• Mahan Air →

  privately owned Iranian airline based in Tehran, Iran

  • US sanctions are being applied to target support networks for Mahan Air and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).Mon 15:37
  • Mahan Air, Iran's largest carrier, is facing sanctions, leading to the suspension of its flights to Türkiye.Sun 00:53
• Boeing →

  American global aerospace and defense corporation

  • The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.Mon 17:19
  • United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Mon 17:19
• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps →

  military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran

  • US bombing missions were launched from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, targeting sites related to the ongoing conflict with Iran.Mon 16:44
  • Hezbollah and IRGC launched attacks on Israel, leading to a conflict involving the US and Iran.Mon 15:45

Related events

• Iran Air utilized Boeing aircraft for foreign flights.Fri 11:14
• Delta Air Lines began utilizing Boeing aircraft models, specifically the 737 and 757, for its operations in August 2025.Jun 7