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US sanctions ground Iran flights; Iraq airports suspend services
BBC Persian·IR · IQ · US·2 days ago
The US Treasury is intensifying a global campaign to isolate Iran economically, sending teams abroad to build a partner network to block flights and financial channels. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is touting results, but specifics on measures and impact remain unclear.
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The US Treasury is intensifying a global campaign to economically isolate Iran, actively pressuring international partners to block financial and air channels. This effort, dubbed 'Operation Economic Outcast,' has secured cooperation from the UK, Turkey, Oman, and UAE, with Turkey and Oman halting Mahan Air flights. The full scope of partner compliance and the precise impact on Iran's economy remain unclear.