US Threatens to Shut Down Iranian Airlines Amid Yemen Tensions

The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iranian airlines will be shut down globally from September 23 if they continue to operate in the dollar system. Foreign airports, fuel suppliers, and ticketing companies may face US financial penalties for providing services to Iranian carriers.

The warning comes as Houthi forces in Yemen intensify pressure on major regional oil and shipping routes. The Houthis have reportedly reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns about another key route for global energy shipments.

The measures against Iranian airlines are part of the broader effort by the Trump administration to step up economic pressure on Tehran.