OFAC Delists Fly Baghdad, Expands Mahan Air Sanctions in Same Enforcement Week - Tech Times
OFAC delisted Fly Baghdad while expanding sanctions on Mahan Air, affecting entities and individuals dealing with these airlines.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on August 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, freight forwarders/brokers, and any U.S. persons or companies with business relationships involving Fly Baghdad or Mahan Air. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately, as OFAC actions are effective upon issuance.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Fly Baghdad was removed from OFAC's sanctions list, while Mahan Air's sanctions were expanded, likely adding new restrictions or designations.
Who it affects
Defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, freight forwarders/brokers, and any U.S. persons or companies with business relationships involving Fly Baghdad or Mahan Air.
What you must do
Review current and prospective transactions involving Fly Baghdad to ensure compliance with remaining restrictions (if any) and update compliance screening lists to reflect Mahan Air's expanded sanctions.
Deadline
Immediately, as OFAC actions are effective upon issuance.
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