US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines will be unable to operate globally starting September 23 due to intensified American sanctions. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent stated that under the sanctions, countries providing fuel, landing services, or selling tickets to Iranian airlines would be excluded from the dollar system. The announcement comes as the US and Israel's war with Iran approaches its seven-month mark. Following the US Treasury's statement, Iraq has suspended flights by Iranian airlines, and Georgia has barred Iranian carriers from its land.
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