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The News
According to The Times of Israel, Georgia and Azerbaijan have halted Iranian flights after the US sanctions came into effect. Iran responded by threatening the airports of neighboring countries if they cooperate with the sanctions.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this US move is part of increasing efforts to pressure Iran to halt its nuclear program and military activities in the region. In a broader context, neighboring countries of Iran are facing increasing pressure to choose between cooperating with US sanctions or maintaining relations with Iran.
