Flying out of Iran has long required patience in the face of restrictions and delays, but new US sanctions have grounded flights at short notice and left war-weary travellers feeling trapped as they try to leave the country.
Among those scrambling for a way out is Mitra, a 49-year-old woman who had planned to travel to Paris via Istanbul along with her brother, but who now faces a long journey by road to get to Turkey.
Article origin: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/iranians-face-arduous-journeys-us-sanctions-ground-planes
Original author: Chandni Shah
