Why is Iran threatening regional airports, and what could be the impact?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Tehran hints retaliation as Georgia and Azerbaijan suspend Iranian flights amid mounting US sanctions on airlines.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:10:42 UTC.

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