US treasury secretary: Most flights to Iran suspended, unclear how UN delegation will return
US sanctions have halted most flights between Iran and the world, raising questions about how Iran's UN delegation will return from New York.
Key Takeaways
AIUS Treasury Secretary Scott Beissinger has confirmed that sanctions imposed on Iran have succeeded in disrupting most international flights between Iran and other countries.
Beissinger explained that estimates indicate the majority of outbound and inbound flights to and from Iran have stopped as a result of economic pressure from the United States.
The US official noted that these measures have raised questions about how the Iranian delegation attending United Nations meetings will return home after the sessions conclude in New York.
In the same context, Beissinger emphasized that the US will continue to exert pressure on financial networks and entities conducting business with Iran, describing the current campaign as unprecedented in its ability to choke off Iranian financial resources.