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Scott Bessent: “Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran's remaining airlines, all of which we sanctioned today: You are…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2026
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.
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Scott Bessent

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Treasury Secretary warns about sanctions on Iran's airlines.

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