Iran Aircraft Sales: Implications and Complications

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Event Middle East

April 20, 2017 Iran Aircraft Sales: Implications and Complications

A panel of experts will discuss the implications of these deals and how they could complicate U.S. efforts to contain Iran’s expanding influence in the Middle East.

Thursday, Apr 20, 2017

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Heritage Foundation

214 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC
20002

Description

The 2015 Iran nuclear agreement lifted nuclear-related economic sanctions against Tehran, clearing the way for the sale of American and European commercial aircraft to Iran.  Last year, Boeing announced a deal for the sale of 17.6 billion dollars of aircraft to the state-owned Iran Air and Europe’s Airbus sold 100 aircraft to Iran that were worth more than $18 billion.  Two weeks ago, Iran’s Aseman Airlines signed a deal to buy 30 Boeing aircraft for approximately 3 billion dollars.  A panel of experts will discuss the implications of these deals and how they could complicate U.S. efforts to contain Iran’s expanding influence in the Middle East.