New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that Iranian airlines will be shut down globally by 23 September while he threatened countries that allow Iranian aircraft to land or use any of their facilities with secondary sanctions.

In an interview with CNBC, Bessent said, "On September 23, all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world." He warned that any airport that services Iranian aircraft could face consequences from the US.

"If they land, you cannot provide them with fuel, you cannot provide them with landing services, you cannot sell them tickets or you will be knocked out of the dollar system," he said.

The comments were made after Bessent concluded his talks on Sunday night with Chin...