Under Operation Economic Outcast, we promised severe consequences for those providing financial lifelines to the Iranian regime. Today, we followed through on that promise with sanctions on companies that continue to support Mahan Air. Let this be a warning to anyone doing business with Iran’s remaining airlines, all of which we sanctioned today: You are at risk of being cut off from the global financial system.

https://x.com/SecScottBessent/status/2097352174292390363

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Today, under Operation Economic Outcast, Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned 36 targets for supporting Iran’s aviation sector, which the regime uses to move weapons, personnel, and illicit cargo. Today’s action also targeted covert front companies, foreign intermediaries, and deceptive transshipment routes that Iran relies on to obtain U.S.-origin aircraft and sensitive technology. In addition, @FinCENnews issued an Alert asking financial institutions to report procurement networks supporting Iran’s aviation industry.

https://x.com/USTreasury/status/2097352094717993426

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Treasury Grounds Iranian Airlines with Sweeping Sanctions Action

September 8, 2026

https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0623/