The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines in compliance with the economic sanctions imposed by the United States, reported Iranian media on Thursday. “All flights by Iranian airlines to the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled since midnight,” the ISNA news agency reported.As a consequence of the halting, an Iran Airtour flight from Tehran to Dubai faced cancellation shortly before its departure.&nbsp;US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had announced new measures earlier this week as part of an earlier threat to impose “economic D-Day” on Iran under ‘Operation Economic Outcast’.&nbsp;On September 8, the Trump administration had designated 27 airlines covering the remaining Iranian carriers that had not previously been sanctioned by Washington. The designations also targeted individuals and entities linked to aviation support and procurement in the UAE, Turkey, China, India, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and elsewhere.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-issues-potential-danger-warning-for-mecca-second-time-in-a-month-1790252705272">Saudi Arabia issues ‘potential danger’ warning for Mecca, second time in a month</a>&nbsp;Trump has sought to exert financial strain on the Iranian regime to force it into submission for ending the West Asia crisis.&nbsp;After the latest measures were announced, Iranian airlines cancelled some international flights on Wednesday after Georgia and Azerbaijan officially confirmed suspending flights to and from Iran.Flights to Baghdad, Muscat, and Qatar were also halted, reported Iranian media.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>‘Baghdad, Muscat will no longer accept Iran flights’</h2>&nbsp;Baghdad and Muscat airports “will no longer accept” Iran flights, reported Tasnim news agency, citing a civil aviation spokesperson.&nbsp;Meanwhile, despite the sanctions taking effect on Wednesday, Iranian airlines continued to operate some international flights. According to data by flight tracking site Flightradar24, at least half a dozen flights travelled from Iran to destinations including Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand; Shanghai; and Kabul, Afghanistan.&nbsp;Iran’s biggest airport, the Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, has flights scheduled to international destinations such as China, Turkey, and Dubai, as well as Najaf in Iraq.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-war-to-reach-indian-ocean-mojtaba-s-adviser-issues-chilling-warning-to-us-1790249334403">Iran war to reach Indian Ocean? Mojtaba’s adviser issues chilling warning to US</a>&nbsp;The latest development comes after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new measures aimed at Iranian aviation. Washington has warned that companies providing services such as fuel, landing assistance, and other support to Iranian airlines could face US sanctions.&nbsp;Bessent said the US intends to effectively shut down Iranian carriers by targeting the international aviation infrastructure they depend on.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Iran issues warning, says countries could face reciprocal consequences</h2>&nbsp;Iranian media reports came as airlines operating from Iran faced increasing difficulties accessing international aviation services following the latest US measures.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The growing restrictions have also triggered a warning from Iran. Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said neighbouring countries could face reciprocal consequences if they cooperated with Washington by stopping Iranian flights.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-defends-trump-iran-annihilate-threat-pezeshkian-un-1790248735509">Trump ‘courageously’ fighting Iran, says White House after ‘annihilate’ threat</a>&nbsp;“If a country cooperates with or embarks on adventures with the United States, its airports will no longer be able to operate flights to Iran,” he said in an interview with Iranian state television.&nbsp;&nbsp;Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said sanctions would only strengthen Iran’s resistance to US pressure.

Washington warned that companies providing services and support to Iranian airlines could face US sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US intends to effectively shut down Iranian carriers by targeting the international aviation infrastructure they depend on.

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines in compliance with the economic sanctions imposed by the United States, reported Iranian media on Thursday. “All flights by Iranian airlines to the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled since midnight,” the ISNA news agency reported. As a consequence of the halting, an Iran Airtour flight from Tehran to Dubai faced cancellation shortly before its departure. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had announced new measures earlier this week as part of an earlier threat to impose “economic D-Day” on Iran under ‘Operation Economic Outcast’. On September 8, the Trump administration had designated 27 airlines covering the remaining Iranian carriers that had not previously been sanctioned by Washington. The designations also targeted individuals and entities linked to aviation support and procurement in the UAE, Turkey, China, India, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, and elsewhere. Also Read: Saudi Arabia issues ‘potential danger’ warning for Mecca, second time in a month Trump has sought to exert financial strain on the Iranian regime to force it into submission for ending the West Asia crisis. After the latest measures were announced, Iranian airlines cancelled some international flights on Wednesday after Georgia and Azerbaijan officially confirmed suspending flights to and from Iran. Flights to Baghdad, Muscat, and Qatar were also halted, reported Iranian media. ‘Baghdad, Muscat will no longer accept Iran flights’ Baghdad and Muscat airports “will no longer accept” Iran flights, reported Tasnim news agency, citing a civil aviation spokesperson. Meanwhile, despite the sanctions taking effect on Wednesday, Iranian airlines continued to operate some international flights. According to data by flight tracking site Flightradar24, at least half a dozen flights travelled from Iran to destinations including Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand; Shanghai; and Kabul, Afghanistan. Iran’s biggest airport, the Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, has flights scheduled to international destinations such as China, Turkey, and Dubai, as well as Najaf in Iraq. Also Read: Iran war to reach Indian Ocean? Mojtaba’s adviser issues chilling warning to US The latest development comes after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new measures aimed at Iranian aviation. Washington has warned that companies providing services such as fuel, landing assistance, and other support to Iranian airlines could face US sanctions. Bessent said the US intends to effectively shut down Iranian carriers by targeting the international aviation infrastructure they depend on. Iran issues warning, says countries could face reciprocal consequences Iranian media reports came as airlines operating from Iran faced increasing difficulties accessing international aviation services following the latest US measures. The growing restrictions have also triggered a warning from Iran. Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said neighbouring countries could face reciprocal consequences if they cooperated with Washington by stopping Iranian flights. Also Read: Trump ‘courageously’ fighting Iran, says White House after ‘annihilate’ threat “If a country cooperates with or embarks on adventures with the United States, its airports will no longer be able to operate flights to Iran,” he said in an interview with Iranian state television. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said sanctions would only strengthen Iran’s resistance to US pressure.

Washington warned that companies providing services and support to Iranian airlines could face US sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US intends to effectively shut down Iranian carriers by targeting the international aviation infrastructure they depend on.

UAE suspends all Iranian airline flights as US sanctions come into effect

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (Apr 27) predicted a “gasoline shortage” in Iran as the US continues the blockade of Iranian ports. He said that the “pumping will soon collapse” as Iran’s oil industry suffers a blow from the US blockade. Bessant also unleashed an “Economic Fury”, warning of US sanctions on businesses working with Iranian airlines in a move to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran amid conflict. The American forces have been ordering ships coming to and from Iranian ports to return or turn back as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise.“While the surviving IRGC Leaders are trapped like drowning rats in a sewage pipe, Iran’s creaking oil industry is starting to shut in production thanks to the U.S. BLOCKADE,” he said.“Pumping will soon collapse,” Bessent warned. “GASOLINE SHORTAGES IN IRAN NEXT!”<h2>US sanctions on Aviation</h2>Bessent said that doing business with the sanctioned airlines would risk exposure to US sanctions. He added that Foreign governments should ensure that companies in their countries do not provide services to the Iranian airlines.&nbsp;“Doing business with sanctioned Iranian airlines risks exposure to U.S. sanctions. &nbsp;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,” Bessent wrote in a post on X.“Under Economic Fury, the US 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.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of sweeping US sanctions under “Economic Fury,” targeting firms linked to Iranian airlines, as Washington ramps up pressure and signals looming fuel shortages in Iran.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday (Apr 27) predicted a “gasoline shortage” in Iran as the US continues the blockade of Iranian ports. He said that the “pumping will soon collapse” as Iran’s oil industry suffers a blow from the US blockade. Bessant also unleashed an “Economic Fury”, warning of US sanctions on businesses working with Iranian airlines in a move to ramp up economic pressure on Tehran amid conflict. The American forces have been ordering ships coming to and from Iranian ports to return or turn back as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to rise. “While the surviving IRGC Leaders are trapped like drowning rats in a sewage pipe, Iran’s creaking oil industry is starting to shut in production thanks to the U.S. BLOCKADE,” he said. “Pumping will soon collapse,” Bessent warned. “GASOLINE SHORTAGES IN IRAN NEXT!” US sanctions on Aviation Bessent said that doing business with the sanctioned airlines would risk exposure to US sanctions. He added that Foreign governments should ensure that companies in their countries do not provide services to the Iranian airlines. “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,” Bessent wrote in a post on X. “Under Economic Fury, the US 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. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns of sweeping US sanctions under “Economic Fury,” targeting firms linked to Iranian airlines, as Washington ramps up pressure and signals looming fuel shortages in Iran.

‘Economic Fury’: Scott Bessent predicts ‘gasoline shortages’ in Iran, threatens US sanctions on aviation firms

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‘Economic Fury’: Scott Bessent predicts ‘gasoline shortages’ in Iran