All Iranian airlines to be 'shut down' from Wednesday, Bessent tells CNBC

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Sept. 21, 2026.CNBCAll Iranian airlines will be shut down from Sept. 23, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Speaking to CNBC's "Squawk Box," Bessent added, "How do we do that? That 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." The Treasury Secretary said that Washington was pressuring Iran "like never before," saying that the U.S. was putting a stop to Iran's enablers around the world, such as sanctioning banks.Last week, the Treasury announced new sanctions on Russia's state-controlled VTB Bank as part of its effort to economically isolate Iran by targeting its business partners and other financial "enablers."UK lends support to Saudi ArabiaSeparately, the U.K. will reportedly support Saudi Arabia against Iranian backed Houthi rebels, with the Royal Air Force providing air to air refueling of Saudi planes. Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks on as he delivers a speech outside 10 Downing Street after taking office, in London, Britain, July 20, 2026. I...