Iran aviation industry, successful despite sanctions: Official

Maqsoud As'adi Samani made the remarks here Saturday while referring to the US House measure to pass legislation to block Boeing's planned sale of aircraft to Iran.

Talking to IRNA, As'adi Samani said Iran has raised the number of its aircraft from 25 to 270 since the 1979 Islamic Revolution while being under sanctions for years.

About the US Republican-led legislation, As'adi Samani said the bill should also be approved by the US Senate. Then, it can be implemented only after being signed by US President Barack Obama.

However, President Obama has recently said that he will veto the legislation which threatens Iran deal with Group 5+1 comprising the US, UK, France, Russia and China plus Germany.

The legislation has been passed while the US government has been committed to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and world powers.

The current financial situation of Boeing shows that it needs more sales, said the official, adding that the US should not prevent that company from cooperating with Iran if it considers Boeing's interests.

Boeing Company is an American corporation designing, manufacturing, and selling airplanes worldwide.

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