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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. sanctions would make it difficult for Iranian airlines to operate globally within two days, warning that Washington is pressuring Tehran “like never before.” The threat signals a potentially broad escalation in restrictions affecting Iran’s commercial aviation sector.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. sanctions would make it difficult for Iranian airlines to operate globally within two days, warning that Washington is pressuring Tehran “like never before.” The threat signals a potentially broad escalation in restrictions affecting Iran’s commercial aviation sector.
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