US warns Iranian airlines face global shutdown, while Iraq, Georgia, and Turkey restrict Iranian carrier operations
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out worldwide by 23 September.
- He said foreign firms providing fuel, tickets or landing services to Iranian carriers risk secondary sanctions.
- Iraq, Georgia and Turkey have moved to restrict Iranian airline operations following the US threat.
- The threat comes amid the ongoing US-Iran war, which began in late February after strikes on Iran's leadership.
Source: ndtv.com
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