US Threatens to Ground Iranian Airlines, Cuts Off Dollar Access

Washington warns global entities against servicing Iranian planes, as Turkey and Iraq suspend flights.

The United States is escalating economic pressure on Tehran, threatening to effectively ground Iranian airlines worldwide. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that any airport or company that provides fuel, landing services, or ticket sales to Iranian planes will be cut off from the dollar system, as reported by Naftemporiki and Premium Times.

Following Washington's warnings, Turkey and Iraq have already moved to suspend flights connected to Iran. These measures are set to deepen the Islamic Republic's logistical and economic isolation.