Washington Targets Iran’s Global Air Network With Secondary Sanctions
What Happened
Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, said all Iranian airlines could effectively be shut out of international operations from September 23 through secondary sanctions. Companies providing fuel, airport services or ticket sales to Iranian carriers risk losing access to the US dollar-based financial system.
Key Takeaways
The move significantly escalates Washington's economic pressure campaign on Iran and could severely disrupt Iranian international air travel.