Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act

This bill aims to tighten U.S. pressure on Mahan Air, an Iranian airline linked to terrorism. It notes that Mahan Air has been on a U.S. sanctions list since 2011, and highlights past U.S. findings that the airline helped move fighters, weapons, and funds in the region.

It also pushes the U.S. government to decide if Iran’s state-run airport operator, the Iran Airports Company, should face the same terrorism sanctions, since it helps Mahan Air operate. The President would have 90 days after the bill becomes law to make and report that decision to Congress.

• Who is affected: Mahan Air; Iran Airports Company; foreign people or companies that support Mahan Air could face U.S. sanctions; U.S. persons are already barred from dealing with Mahan Air.
• What changes: Requires a formal decision on whether to apply terrorism sanctions to Iran’s airport authority; reinforces that supporters of Mahan Air should face U.S. sanctions.
• When: The President must report the decision within 90 days after the bill becomes law.