The US Department of the Treasury has issued a stern warning to foreign companies cooperating with sanctioned Iranian airlines, signaling a further tightening of Washington's economic restrictions.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the move on the X social media platform. Bessent stated that any transaction with sanctioned Iranian carriers carries a significant risk of exposure to US sanctions. He urged foreign jurisdictions to take proactive measures to prevent their domestic firms from providing aviation fuel, catering, landing services, or technical maintenance to these aircraft.
The Treasury Secretary further noted that Washington would not hesitate to take action against any third party cooperating with Iran under the "maximum pressure" policy. This development is part of the broader strategy led by the administration of US President Donald Trump to isolate the Iranian regime economically and disrupt its logistical networks. Last week, the Treasury Department expanded its sanctions list to include 19 oil tankers and 20 companies across various nations, including China, the UAE, Liberia, Panama, Vietnam, the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, and the Marshall Islands. Notable entities such as China's large petrochemical firm, Hengli Petrochemical, were also included in the latest restrictions as Washington seeks to curb Tehran's regional influence and financial capabilities.
