BERLIN—Germany’s government banned an Iranian airline from operating in the country following U.S. allegations that its aircraft transported weapons and fighters to war-torn Syria. U.S. officials say the move against Mahan Air is a result of longstanding pressure from the Trump administration. Mahan Air, which operates three flights a week from Tehran to Düsseldorf and Munich, had its permit revoked with immediate effect on Monday. A German government spokesman said that the ban was necessary to protect the interests of the...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 21, 2019 13:30 UTC