US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector

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On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department announced 36 Iran-related sanctions targeting commercial and private airlines under "Operation Economic Outcast" to increase economic pressure on Tehran. These measures expand existing sanctions on Mahan Air and target other aviation companies and service providers, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of exclusion from the global financial system for those doing business with Iran's airlines.

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Trump administration has sought to isolate Tehran through a raft of measures meant to squeeze the country's economy.

US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector

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