U.S. Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be ‘shut down’ on September 23
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The U.S. Treasury chief announced that Iran's airlines will be shut down as part of intensified economic sanctions, aiming to financially choke Tehran starting September 23. This move aligns with prior U.S. commitments to impose severe economic restrictions on Iran.
Scott Bessent previously vowed the United States would declare “economic D-Day” on Iran and pledged to choke off Tehran financially.