Turkey Seizes Iranian Aircraft Over $3.4 Million Debt

Turkish authorities seized an Iranian aircraft at Istanbul Airport shortly before its scheduled departure over an outstanding debt of $3.4 million owed to a Turkish company.

The aircraft was prevented from taking off just minutes before departure as authorities moved to enforce the seizure.

The debt was identified as the reason for the action, but the identities of the creditor and the party responsible for repayment were not provided.

The available information did not specify the aircraft’s operator or destination, or whether a settlement had been reached to allow its release.