US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' Sept 23
NEW YORK: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump administration intensifies pressure on Tehran. On September 23 “all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world,” Bessent told CNBC in an interview as the war launched by the United States and Israel…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that Iranian airlines will cease operations globally as of September 23 due to American sanctions. Speaking to CNBC, Bessent revealed that airlines will face a complete shutdown if they land, as fuel, landing services, and ticket sales will no longer be permitted. This decision marks a significant escalation of pressure on Iran following the ongoing war launched by the United States and Israel, which has been active for seven months.
The sanctions are part of an "economic D-Day" strategy to isolate Tehran financially. International responses have included Iraq suspending flights by Iranian airlines, Georgia barring them from its land, and Mahan Air, an Iranian carrier, halting service to Turkey at the Turkish government's request. The U.S. sanctions on all remaining Iranian airlines followed a series of strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel in late February, targeting Iran's leadership and military personnel.
The conflict has since led to the closure of Iran's airspace, with limited travel resuming only for flights operated by Iranian carriers. Bessent's remarks came after a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, signaling the impact of these sanctions on Iran's economic relationships and international partnerships.
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