Hong Kong, Sept. 24 -- The United States has issued a warning that it will cut foreign service providers off from the dollar-based financial system if they do not follow the latest sanctions aimed at halting Iranian airlines' international operations worldwide from September 23, 2026. Read More US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned against providing services that support takeoffs and landings, ticket sales and bookings, refueling, and other aviation support. On September 23, 2026, hours after the sanctions took effect, the Flightradar24 website showed several flights originating in Iran and heading to destinations including Bangkok, Phuket, Shanghai, and Kabul.

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