The U.S. Is Escalating Its Economic Pressure Campaign Against Iran. Over Two Dozen Airlines Are Being Targeted.
- Posted on September 8, 2026
- By International Business Times
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In brief
The United States intensifies its sanctions regime targeting Iran's aviation sector, imposing restrictions on more than twenty airlines operating within the country. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns international entities against financial transactions with Iranian carriers, threatening exclusion from global banking networks. This escalatory measure represents a significant expansion of existing economic restrictions aimed at pressuring Iran's economy and limiting its international commerce capabilities.
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The U.S. Is Escalating Its Economic Pressure Campaign Against Iran. Over Two Dozen Airlines Are Being Targeted.
"Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran's remaining airlines, all of which we sanctioned today: You are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system," said Scott Bessent.
