US Treasury warns of sanctions for firms working with Iranian airlines

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that businesses and governments risk sanctions if they engage with Iranian airlines designated by Washington, amid the resumption of commercial flights from Tehran.

In a statement first published by The Wall Street Journal, Bessent said companies providing services to such airlines could face punitive measures under US sanctions regimes.

“Doing business with sanctioned Iranian airlines risks exposure to U.S. sanctions. Foreign governments should take all actions necessary to ensure that companies in their jurisdictions do not provide services to those aircraft, including the provision of jet fuel, catering, landing fees or maintenance,” he said.

The warning comes as Iran begins restoring commercial aviation activity after recent disruptions, raising concerns in Washington over the revival of international links with the country’s aviation sector.

Bessent stressed that the United States will continue its pressure campaign against Tehran and target any entities facilitating prohibited activity.

“The Treasury will impose maximum pressure on Iran and will not hesitate to act against any third parties that facilitate or conduct business with Iranian entities,” he added.

By Jeyhun Aghazada