Mahan Air controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
EU sanctions over alleged Russia-related military transport
The European Union sanctioned Mahan Air over allegations that it transported military-related equipment, including missiles and drones, to Russia.
2021
Mahan Air reports cyberattack; hacker group claims document access
Issue disclosure
Mahan Air stated that it was attacked and that it had thwarted the attack. The hacker group Hooshyarane Vatan claimed that it obtained internal documents, emails and reports. The article reported that it was initially unclear what, if anything, was taken.
Mahan Air said it was attacked and had thwarted the attack. The hacker group Hooshyarane Vatan claimed it obtained internal documents, emails and reports, while the article reports that it was initially unclear what, if anything, was taken.
Company response
Clarification — Mahan Air
The company admitted that it had been the victim of an attack, but said it had managed to thwarted it.
Source excerpt
The company admitted that it had been the victim of an attack, but said it had managed to thwarted it.
Although it is initially unclear what was taken, if the hack was successful
Hooshyarane Vatan claimed that it was able to obtain internal documents, emails and reports from Mahan Air’s systems
2020
COVID-19 flight controversy
Mahan Air continued operating China-related flights during the early pandemic despite Iran's official suspension of flights, leading to accusations that it contributed to the spread of COVID-19 in Iran.
2019
European restrictions over Syria and Venezuela links
Germany, France, Italy and Spain restricted or ended Mahan Air services, citing security concerns and alleged involvement with the Syrian and Venezuelan governments.
2011
Alleged support for the IRGC-Quds Force
The U.S. Treasury alleged that Mahan Air transported personnel and provided financial, material and technological support to the IRGC-Quds Force. The designation remains a defining issue in the airline's international regulatory profile.