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US considers further sanctions in Iranian aviation environment

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cited airlines and leasing companies as possible additional sanctions targets. The statement describes political scrutiny; concrete prohibitions only result from the respective published measures.

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US considers sanctions on airlines and aircraft lessors over Iran ties

Source date: 02.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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