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Iran Airline's 'Humanitarian' China Flights Criticized by Skeptics as
Profit-Driven

Michael Lipin

   A government-backed Iranian airline that has flown to and from China as
   both countries battled worsening coronavirus outbreaks is facing
   criticism from some prominent Iranians who accuse Mahan Air of risking
   further spread of the virus in pursuit of profits.

   Iranian officials have provided evolving justifications for permitting
   dozens of such flights since January 31, when the government of
   President Hassan Rouhani ordered the privately owned airline to stop
   its China passenger services. The [1]airline responded by announcing it
   was suspending ticket sales for China passengersuntil the end of
   February.
   

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