- The US has sanctioned India-based Skiez Travels and five others for allegedly supporting Mahan Air.
- The sanctions cover Skiez Travels and five other entities and individuals that the US says supported Mahan Air and IRGC-linked activities.
- The US Department of the Treasury stated that the sanctions were aimed at companies operating as general sales agents of Mahan Air.
- Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury, stated, "Those who provide financial services, logistics, or commercial support to the IRGC or Mahan Air are helping sustain a terrorist enterprise."
- Mahan Air has long supported the IRGC by providing travel for IRGC-Quds Force personnel and facilitating military training.
- Skiez Travels and Logistics Private Limited began representing Mahan Airways as its general sales agent in 2020.
- The sanctions target networks that help the IRGC sustain military and logistics operations.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Skiez Travels and five other entities for allegedly supporting Mahan Air, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).1257
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent stated, "Those who provide financial services, logistics, or commercial support to the IRGC or Mahan Air are helping sustain a terrorist enterprise."4
The sanctions target companies acting as general sales agents for Mahan Air, which has been accused of facilitating military operations for the IRGC.
Mahan Air, while presenting itself as a civilian airline, has reportedly provided travel for IRGC-Quds Force personnel and assisted in military training and the movement of unmanned aerial vehicles and weapons.
Skiez Travels, based in Srinagar and Delhi, has represented Mahan Airways since 2020, according to its website. The U.S. believes that these sanctions will disrupt networks aiding IRGC operations and diminish their capacity to conduct military logistics.6
Overall, the sanctions cover Skiez Travels and five other entities, highlighting the U.S. commitment to countering terrorism financing and supporting international security efforts.
“The US Department of the Treasury stated that the sanctions were aimed at companies acting as general sales agents for Mahan Air, which has long supported the IRGC by facilitating military training and travel for personnel. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent emphasized that those providing support to Mahan Air are sustaining a terrorist enterprise.”
