US Announces Sanctions on Iranian Airlines, Strait Authority Amid Rising Tensions
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- •The US Treasury will restrict Iranian airlines from refueling, ticket sales, and landing rights as part of new sanctions.
- •Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has been sanctioned by the US for its role in managing maritime operations.
- •The sanctions aim to curb Iran’s regional influence and disrupt its financial networks amid rising tensions.
- •The move follows a series of escalations, including vessel seizures and nuclear advancements by Iran.
- •Analysts believe the restrictions could isolate Iranian airlines and complicate maritime trade in the Persian Gulf.
The United States has escalated economic pressure on Iran by announcing sanctions that will effectively block Iranian airlines from accessing critical international aviation services. According to Scott Bessent, a senior US official, the Treasury Department will restrict these airlines from refueling, purchasing tickets, and landing at foreign airports. This decision is part of a broader strategy to curb Iran’s regional influence and disrupt its financial networks.
