SignificantForeign PolicyX (Twitter)·Scott Bessent
Under Operation Economic Outcast, we promised severe consequences for those providing financial lifelines to the Iranian regime. Today, we followed through on that promise with sanctions on companies that continue to support Mahan Air. Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran’s remaining airlines, all of which we sanctioned today: You are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system.
The US has imposed sanctions on companies supporting Mahan Air and other Iranian airlines as part of "Operation Economic Outcast." This action warns businesses that dealing with these airlines could lead to them being cut off from the global financial system.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:51 AM EDT
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