US sanctions target Iran airlines; Boeing jet still flies Tehran-Southeast Asia

The Trump administration claims its sanctions are shutting down all Iranian airlines, yet a Boeing jumbo jet continues operating flights from Tehran to Southeast Asia. The discrepancy suggests either sanctions enforcement gaps, pre-existing exemptions, or the aircraft's status as a foreign-registered or leased asset. This matters because it exposes limits in the US pressure campaign against Iran's aviation sector and raises questions about the effectiveness of the 'maximum pressure' strategy.