The U.S. Treasury Department has warned of possible sanctions against foreign companies for cooperating with Iran
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced that it may impose sanctions on companies in third countries that cooperate with Iranian airlines subject to U.S. restrictions.
This was reported by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Reuters.
According to him, any commercial interaction with Iranian airlines subject to sanctions could lead to restrictive measures by the U.S. He emphasized that this is part of a broader campaign of economic pressure on Iran.
Among the risky areas of cooperation, Bessent cited the supply of jet fuel, in-flight catering, payment of landing fees, and aircraft maintenance.
He also called on the governments of other countries to monitor the activities of companies within their jurisdictions to prevent cooperation with sanctioned Iranian entities.
Separately, Bessent announced an intensification of economic pressure on Tehran, stating that the Iranian oil industry is facing difficulties and production could decline. According to him, the country may also face a fuel shortage.
The statements came amid reports of the resumption of some commercial flights from Iran to a number of international destinations, including Turkey, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Qatar.
The U.S. stated that Iran’s new peace initiative appears more constructive than expected. At the same time, Washington insists that any potential agreement must ensure that Tehran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
The U.S. and Iran remain closer to a potential agreement than it may seem, even despite the breakdown of the second round of talks last weekend. The parties are considering the possibility of concluding an agreement in stages.
On the eve of the talks, French President Emmanuel Macron announced active diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. During a visit to Andorra, he emphasized that he is negotiating with both Donald Trump and the Iranian side to resolve the energy crisis “at its root.”
Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal to resolve the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and end the war. At the same time, Tehran is proposing to postpone nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran continues to attempt to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that such approaches are unacceptable to the United States and underscored the importance of freedom of navigation in the region.
