US wants to stop Iranian airlines flying around the world
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines will not be able to operate international flights from September 23. In an interview with CNBC, he said that airports and companies serving Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the dollar settlement system.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines will not be able to operate international flights from September 23. In an interview with CNBC, he said that airports and companies serving Iranian carriers risk being cut off from the dollar settlement system.
“How do we do that? If they land, you can't supply them with fuel. You won’t be able to provide them with boarding services, you won’t be able to sell them tickets, otherwise you’ll be knocked out of the dollar system. He added that Washington is putting pressure on Iran “like never before,” noting that the United States is cracking down on Iran’s accomplices around the world, including in the banking sector.
Earlier, the US Treasury on September 8 announced the restrictions provided for by Operation Economic Outcast. 27 Iranian airlines were sanctioned. After that, Georgia announced the suspension of air traffic with Iran.
Vlad Nikiforov
