US Warns Iranian Airlines Could Be Shut Out of Global Aviation From September 23
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines could effectively be excluded from global aviation operations from September 23, as Washington expands sanctions targeting Tehran's aviation and financial networks.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out of international aviation services from September 23 as the Trump administration expands its sanctions campaign against Tehran.
Bessent said on Monday that foreign companies providing services to Iranian carriers could also face US secondary sanctions, potentially restricting their access to the US financial system.
US threatens action against companies serving Iranian airlines
According to comments reported by Al Jazeera, Bessent said Iranian airlines would be "shut down around the world" from September 23.
He said companies that provide services to Iranian carriers could face consequences under the US financial system, including restrictions involving fuel, landing services and ticket sales.
The warning places pressure not only on Iranian airlines but also on foreign aviation and financial companies that continue to work with them.
Iran's aviation sector already under sanctions
Iranian aviation has faced US sanctions for years. The restrictions have made it difficult for Iranian carriers to obtain new aircraft, spare parts and certain maintenance services.
Washington has continued to expand its sanctions targeting Iran's economy. Recent measures have included additional Iranian airlines and foreign companies accused by the US of supporting Tehran's aviation sector.
The wider sanctions regime also covers areas including energy, shipping, technology, gold and digital assets.
What secondary sanctions mean
Secondary sanctions can affect companies outside the United States that conduct business with sanctioned Iranian entities.
Foreign companies that fall under such measures can potentially face restrictions on their ability to access the US financial system. This creates an additional layer of pressure because international businesses may have to assess their exposure to US sanctions when dealing with Iranian entities.
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