Tehran Resumes Commercial Flights; U.S. Warns Iranian Aviation Service Providers of Sanctions

Washington, April 27 (CNA) U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that with Tehran resuming commercial flights, the U.S. will impose sanctions on any individual or institution interacting with sanctioned Iranian airlines.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Bessent stated today: 'Doing business with sanctioned Iranian airlines will risk U.S. sanctions. Foreign governments should take all necessary steps to ensure that domestic companies do not provide services to relevant aircraft, including aviation fuel, catering, landing fees, and maintenance.'

He added: 'The Treasury Department will apply maximum pressure on Iran and will not hesitate to take action against any third party that assists or engages in business with Iranian entities.'

Tehran has resumed some commercial flights since the outbreak of conflicts. Iranian state television announced that flights to Turkey, Oman, and Saudi Arabia took off from Tehran on the 25th of this month.

Bessent recently indicated that the Treasury would continue to systematically weaken Tehran's ability to raise, move, and repatriate funds through the 'Economic Fury' operation. The U.S. has targeted a global asset network assisting Iranian oil trade and has sent letters to multiple Chinese banks warning of secondary sanctions if they continue to assist Iranian oil transactions.