Politics● ElevatedSep 22 · Sep 22, 2026, 12:30 AM
Bessent Says New US Sanctions Will Shut Down All Iranian Airlines Worldwide
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from truthout.org · United States · Middle East
Bessent stated that new US sanctions are intended to globally shut down all Iranian airlines. This indicates a significant escalation of economic pressure on Iran, with potential international implications.
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