Washington, DC – The US Treasury Department announced that Washington will take stringent measures to block Iranian airlines from accessing international airports.
In addition, it will restrict their ability to refuel and sell tickets.
These measures are part of an escalating economic pressure campaign targeting vital sectors in Iran.
New restrictions on the Iranian aviation sector
The US Treasury Secretary confirmed that these measures aim to reduce
the ability of Iranian airlines to operate in international markets.
This is achieved by restricting their access to essential airport services, including landing, operations, and refueling.
He explained that these steps are part of a broader effort to prevent Tehran
from using the aviation sector for activities that violate US sanctions.
Targeting entities linked to the Strait of Hormuz
In a related development, the US Treasury Secretary announced that the United States has imposed sanctions
on the agency established by the Islamic Republic of Iran to manage maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
He indicated that this move is part of efforts to impose stricter oversight on Iranian maritime activities in vital international waterways.
Economic escalation within a maximum pressure strategy
The U.S. Treasury Department statement indicated that these measures
reflect the continuation of Washington’s “maximum pressure” policy against Tehran.
This policy targets the transportation, energy, and financial sectors.
The statement added that the goal is to reduce Iran’s sources of economic power
and prevent it from using civilian infrastructure for military or regional activities.
The statement also emphasized the continued monitoring of any attempts to circumvent or evade the sanctions through intermediaries or alternative routes.
