- The US has imposed sanctions on India's Skiez Travels along with entities from China and Russia for their alleged support to Mahan Air and the IRGC.
- Shanghai Wings coordinated the transport of electronics from China to Iran, and its managing director, Tang Xin, is also a 50% owner of Shanghai Elite, another GSA for Mahan Air.
- DadeNegar Startup Studio was designated by the Treasury Department as an IRGC-affiliated front company accused of supporting Iranian military targeting operations.
The United States has imposed sanctions on six entities and individuals, including India's Skiez Travels and Logistics Private Limited, for allegedly supporting the Iranian airline Mahan Air, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).123
According to the Treasury Department, Skiez Travels has acted as Mahan Air's general sales agent since 2020, with offices in Srinagar and Delhi. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent emphasized the U.S. commitment to identifying and cutting off those who provide support to the IRGC, stating, "Those who provide financial services, logistics, or commercial support to the IRGC or Mahan Air are helping sustain a terrorist enterprise."
The sanctions also extend to entities from China and Russia, including Shanghai Wings International Logistics Co and Air Cargo Pro Limited. The Treasury alleges that Shanghai Wings coordinated the transport of electronics from China to Iran, while Tang Xin, the managing director of Shanghai Wings, is also an executive director and 50% owner of Shanghai Elite International Travel Co, another general sales agent for Mahan Air in China.
In a separate action, the Treasury designated DadeNegar Startup Studio as an IRGC-affiliated front company, accused of supporting Iranian military operations through an online platform.
“The sanctions also target China-based Shanghai Wings International Logistics Co and Russia-based Air Cargo Pro Limited, both linked to Mahan Air. Additionally, the Treasury designated DadeNegar Startup Studio as an IRGC-affiliated front company accused of supporting Iranian military operations.”
