US Treasury says servicing sanctioned Iranian airlines risks sanctions

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Monday that those doing business with sanctioned Iranian airlines could face US sanctions.

In a post on the US social media platform X, Bessent said doing business with sanctioned Iranian airlines “risks exposure to US sanctions.”

He called on foreign governments to take “all actions necessary” to ensure that companies in their jurisdictions do not provide any services to such aircraft, including jet fuel, catering, landing fees or maintenance.

Bessent said the Treasury Department would continue its “maximum pressure” campaign on Iran as part of its “Economic Fury” policy and would not hesitate to act against third parties that facilitate or directly conduct business with Iranian entities.