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US Threatens Global Shutdown of Iranian Airlines on September 23
The United States says Iranian airlines will be stopped from operating around the world on September 23.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made the warning in an interview.
He said airports must not refuel, service, or sell tickets for Iranian planes.
Businesses that continue helping could lose access to the US dollar banking system.
The US says it has already sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines.
It also designated companies connected to Mahan Air and sanctioned three foreign banks, according to one report.
Bessent said Chinese financial officials were discussing how to follow the sanctions.
Iranian authorities had not responded to the claims in the reports.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said all Iranian airlines would be shut down worldwide on September 23.
He warned airports and foreign operators that servicing Iranian aircraft could trigger exclusion from the US dollar system.
The United States previously sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and four entities linked to Mahan Air operations.
Bessent said the US had sanctioned three foreign banks in Egypt, Türkiye, and Russia.
He said Chinese financial authorities were engaged in discussions over compliance with US sanctions on Iran.
- Who
- The US Treasury, led in this announcement by Secretary Scott Bessent, and Iranian airlines are central to the report.
- What
- Bessent said Iranian airlines would be shut down worldwide and warned foreign entities against servicing their aircraft.
- Where
- The proposed restrictions apply globally, including airports and financial institutions serving Iranian airlines.
- When
- The shutdown was announced for September 23; one report described that date as Wednesday.
- Why
- The US says the measures are intended to pressure Iran and disrupt alleged airline support for destabilizing activities, weapons transfers, and procurement networks.
Key facts
- Announced shutdown date
- September 23
- US official
- Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary
- Airlines sanctioned earlier
- 27 Iranian airlines
- Additional Mahan Air-linked designations
- Four entities based in Türkiye, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan
- Banks identified as sanctioned
- Dubai branch of Banque Misr, Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi, and VTB Bank
- Threatened consequence
- Loss of access to the US dollar system or dollar clearing
- China discussions
- Bessent said Chinese financial authorities, including Pan Gongsheng, were engaged in compliance discussions
Quotes
Scott Bessent
US Treasury Secretary who announced the sanctions warning
“We did. And with many countries, having quiet behind-the-scenes discussions is better than having a public display. And the Chinese and the Chinese financial authorities, including Governor Pan at the PBOC, have been very engaged in the process.”
wionews.com
“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.”
news18.com
livemint.com
US Department of the Treasury
US government department announcing sanctions on Iranian airlines
“Iran's commercial airlines have long supported the Iranian regime's destabilising activities.”
livemint.com
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