French company offers jet fuel to Iranian airlines

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN - The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has announced that a French company is prepared to sell jet fuel to Iranian
airlines, despite higher costs.According to a report by Tasnim News Agency, Mohammadreza Pourfarzaneh stated that ticket sales for
Tehran-Paris flights would soon commence
He also noted ongoing legal efforts to lift sanctions on Iran Air, describing the sanctions as "unreasonable and unjust."Pourfarzaneh
emphasized that Iran has raised various demands in resuming international flights, including issues related to medical supplies and drug
transportation.He further added that, besides Iran Airtour Airlines, Qeshm Air is finalizing plans for flights to two European countries,
although no flights to London are currently planned.Pourfarzaneh acknowledged that while a company in Paris is willing to supply jet fuel,
the prices are higher than usual
He highlighted that many fuel suppliers are hesitant to work with Iranian airlines due to their ties with the United States and fears of
sanctions.EF/