US threatens to ground Iranian airlines worldwide from Wednesday
- Posted on September 21, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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The United States implements sweeping sanctions against Iranian aviation, threatening to ground airlines globally starting Wednesday. Treasury officials warn that international airports and service providers face exclusion from dollar transactions if they continue supporting Iranian carriers. This escalation represents a significant tightening of economic pressure on Iran's transportation sector, affecting international travel routes and forcing global aviation infrastructure to choose between servicing Iranian operators or maintaining access to US financial systems.
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