
© Jason Redmond / ReutersGround crew members escort a Boeing 737 MAX as it returns from a flight test at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington
Iranian officials have warned they will seek the return of "prepayments with interest" in a multibillion-dollar deal to buy dozens of Boeing jets if it is scuttled by Donald Trump's incoming administration.
A $16.6 billion contract for 80 passenger planes was sealed by the Islamic Republic and the US aircraft maker Boeing a week ago.
It is the first deal between the two countries in almost forty years."Both [Tehran and Boeing - Ed.] were willing to reach a conclusion sooner, and fortunately it took place before the new government [in the US takes office]," said Farhad Parvaresh chief executive of state-owned airline Iran Air, as cited by the
Wall Street Journal. "Both sides are committed, and there are scenarios in the contracts for violation of commitments or case of force majeure to deal with those cases."
Boeing wanted to close the transaction before the year-end so it could be included in its order book. President-elect Trump has criticized the company about the cost of building the next version of the Air Force One presidential jet.
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