# Iranian flights cancelled as new US 'D-Day' sanctions take effect; Saudis say Houthi missiles downed

https://mins.news/en/item/72512

- Reuters, 2026-09-24 14:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-flights-cancelled-new-us-d-day-sanctions-take-effect-saudis-say-they-2026-09-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ab53773f43c0f000136c0ad

> Iranian flights to Gulf destinations including Dubai appeared to be cancelled on Thursday after a US deadline for global firms to stop working with Iran’s airlines expired. President Donald Trump has called the sanctions campaign “economic D-Day.” Saudis also said they shot down Houthi missiles.

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