US imposes sanctions on Iranian airlines effective Sept 23; major carriers suspend Iran flights

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: "On September 23, all Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world. 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." Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet already cut all Iran flights. No bookings until March 2027. Tehran denies its routes to Istanbul, Baku and Najaf are being suspended.