The Wall Street Journal, quoting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, reported that Washington has warned that any cooperation by companies with Iranian airlines could expose them to U.S. sanctions.
According to the report, Bessent emphasized that foreign companies and governments must refrain from providing services such as fuel supply, airport services, ticket sales, and other operational support to Iranian airlines; otherwise, they may face punitive measures by the United States.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary also reposted the report on his X account and wrote that, within the framework of severe economic pressure, the U.S. Treasury Department will implement its maximum pressure policy against Iran and will not hesitate to take action against any third party that trades with Iranian entities or facilitates such trade.
He also announced on X:
The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman, in particular, should know that the U.S. Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved – directly or indirectly – in facilitating tolls for the Strait and…
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) May 28, 2026
This warning comes as part of Washington’s ongoing economic pressure campaign against Iran and amid intensified sanctions targeting the transportation and energy sectors.
The report also stated that, alongside rising tensions in the region and discussions regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States is seeking to further restrict financial and operational networks connected to Iran.
Bessent also warned in separate remarks that only reaching a satisfactory agreement in negotiations can prevent the continuation of this pressure and sanctions campaign.
These remarks come as political and security tensions in the Persian Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz continue, while discussions regarding the course of negotiations between Iran and the United States are also ongoing.
