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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that Iranian airlines will be unable to operate internationally starting September 23 due to new sanctions. These measures prohibit countries from providing fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian carriers without facing penalties from the U.S. financial system. The announcement comes during heightened tensions between the United States and Iran following recent military actions and economic sanctions imposed by the Trump administration.
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On September 21, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that starting from September 23, Iranian airlines would be unable to function globally due to American sanctions. This announcement came seven months into the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which began with U.S.-Israeli strikes in February that killed Iran's supreme leader and senior military officials.

The sanctions will prohibit any country or company from providing services such as fueling, landing rights, or ticket sales to Iranian airlines; violators face expulsion from the dollar system. In response, Iraq has suspended all flights by Iranian carriers starting at midnight on September 23, affecting airports in Baghdad and Najaf. Other countries like Georgia have also banned Iranian flights.

Iran's aviation industry, already under significant sanctions pressure for years, is now facing a near-complete shutdown as the conflict escalates. Tehran has warned that it might retaliate against non-compliant nations, threatening regional aviation stability if its airlines are further restricted from accessing airports globally.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Monday (September 21, 2026) that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions - as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehran.
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🔮 U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Monday (September 21, 2026) that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions - as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehran.
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U.S. Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on September 23 · assertive framing

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Monday (September 21, 2026) that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions - as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehran. asserted
administration → warn → Tehran
On September 23, "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world," Mr. Bessent told CNBC in an interview. asserted
Bessent → shut → interview
"If they land, you cannot provide them with fuel, you cannot provide them with landing services, you cannot sell them tickets or you will be knocked out of the dollar system," he added. asserted
he → land → system
The United States and Iran have been at war since late February, when U.S.-Israeli strikes killed the Islamic republic's supreme leader and senior military officials at the start of a broad offensive. asserted
strikes → kill → offensive
Tehran countered by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for energy transit, causing global oil prices to surge as the conflict spread in the West Asia. asserted
conflict → counter → Asia
Earlier this month, the United States imposed sanctions on "all remaining Iranian airlines" that had yet to face such penalties. asserted
that → impose → penalties
The Treasury Department also took aim at targets for supporting Iran's aviation sector, including firms based outside Iran. asserted
Department → take → Iran
Mr. Bessent previously vowed the United States would declare "economic D-Day" on Iran and pledged to choke off Tehran financially. asserted
States → vow → Tehran
Mr. Bessent's comments came a day after he met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for economic talks laying the groundwork for President Donald Trump's summit this on Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. asserted
he → come → Jinping
Iran's aviation sector has long grappled with sanctions, which have restricted its ability to acquire aircraft, spare parts and maintenance services. asserted
which → grapple → aircraft
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