Scott Bessent says Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide on Sept. 23
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that all Iranian airlines will be shut down globally starting Sept. 23 under U.S. sanctions, warning that entities assisting them will be cut off from the dollar system.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that all Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide starting Sept. 23 under U.S. sanctions. Bessent delivered the remarks during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box."[1][2][3][4][5]
Explaining how the measure will be enforced, Bessent warned that airports and companies cannot provide Iranian airlines with fuel, landing services, ticket sales, or other assistance. Bessent stated that any entities providing such services will be knocked out of the U.S. dollar system.[5][6]
Key facts
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that all Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide starting Sept. 23 under U.S. sanctions.
- Bessent delivered the remarks during an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box."
- Bessent warned that any airport or company providing Iranian airlines with fuel, landing services, ticket sales, or other assistance will be knocked out of the U.S. dollar system.
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Polymarket@PolymarketPost on X ·
JUST IN: Treasury Sec. Bessent declares all Iranian airlines will be “shut down around the world” starting September 23 under U.S. sanctions.
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CNBC@CNBCPost on X ·
All Iranian airlines to be 'shut down' from Wednesday, Bessent tells CNBC https://t.co/0kysjWB5ux
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unusual_whales@unusual_whalesPost on X ·
US Treasury Secretary Bessent on Iran: On September 23rd, all Iranian airlines will be shut down worldwide.
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*Walter Bloomberg@DeItaonePost on X ·
BESSENT ON IRAN: ON SEPT 23 ALL IRANIAN AIRLINES WILL BE SHUTDOWN WORLDWIDE
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CNBC@CNBCPost on X ·
All Iranian airlines will be shut down from Sept. 23, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “How do we do that? That if they land, you cannot provide them with fuel. You cannot provide them with landing services, you cannot sell them tickets, or you will be knocked out of the dollar system," Bessent said, speaking on CNBC's "Squawk Box." Separately, the U.K. will reportedly support Saudi Arabia against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels: https://t.co/hLAA337cLb
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The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetterPost on X ·
BREAKING: US Treasury Secretary Bessent says all Iranian airlines will be "shut down" around the world on September 23rd. Bessent says any airport or company that provides Iranian airlines with fuel, landing services, ticket sales, or other assistance will be "knocked out" of the US Dollar system.
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