An Iranian airline Mahan Air takes off from Duesseldorf airport DUS, Germany January 16, 2019 ReutersThe United States imposed sanctions on Mahan Air in 2011Germany has revoked the licence of an Iranian airline because it has been transporting military equipment and personnel to Syria and other Middle East war zones, the foreign ministry said on Monday, after heavy US pressure on Berlin to act. Contacted by Reuters, Mahan Air in Tehran said it could not comment immediately on the ban. "Mahan Air has flown terrorists, weapons, equipment, and funds to international locations to support Iranian terrorist proxy groups," he said in a statement. 'Security needs'German government spokesman Steffen Seibert denied that the decision to ban Mahan air was the result of US pressure. "It cannot be ruled out that this airline could also transport cargo to Germany that threatens our security.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 21, 2019 16:07 UTC