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US sanctions ground Iran flights; Iraq airports suspend services
BBC Persian·IR · IQ · US·3 days ago
US Treasury Secretary Bessent publicly thanked UK, Turkey, Oman, and UAE for supporting 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran, citing halts on Mahan Air flights by Turkey and Oman. This signals expanded international cooperation in US-led economic pressure on Iran, though the extent of enforcement and impact remains 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.