# Can the US ban Iranian airlines worldwide – and what would it mean?

https://mins.news/en/item/68782

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-22 11:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/9/22/can-the-us-ban-iranian-airlines-worldwide-and-what-would-it-mean?traffic_source=rss

> US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Iranian airlines could be effectively shut out of international operations from Wednesday, with companies warned not to provide fuel, landing services or ticket sales. Analysts say the sweeping sanctions could further harm millions of Iranians, while the country’s aviation sector is already badly weakened by years of restrictions.

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