The U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned countries not to provide services or cooperate with Iran's aviation industry, or they risk facing secondary sanctions from the United States.
He announced on his personal account that engaging in business with sanctioned Iranian airlines carries the risk of American sanctions. Countries should take all necessary actions to ensure companies within their jurisdictions do not provide services to Iranian airlines, including supplying jet fuel, catering, landing rights, or maintenance.
Iranian media reported that domestic airline routes have resumed recently, but international flights are still in the process of recovery. The sanctions measures announced by Bessent aim to order countries to deny landing rights to Iranian aircraft, effectively isolating Iran from the outside world.
The supply of jet fuel is critical—without refueling, international flights cannot return home after arrival, which amounts to cutting off the root of the problem.
Bessent stated that under the "Economic Wrath" operation, the U.S. Department of the Treasury "will apply maximum pressure on Iran and will not hesitate to act against any third party assisting or doing business with Iranian entities."
Bessent believes Iran's "wobbling oil industry has begun to shut down due to America's (maritime) blockade (thanks to the U.S. BLOCKADE)."
Since Iran’s refining capacity falls short of domestic demand, it must import large quantities of finished gasoline daily. Once the blockade takes effect, domestic gasoline supplies will immediately be placed under military control, prioritizing the needs of the Revolutionary Guard, while ordinary citizens' livelihoods and industrial production will suffer greatly.
The so-called "Economic Wrath" boils down to an economic strangulation tactic—no missiles required, yet it plunges Iran’s people and economy into a state of hemorrhage. However, this strategy won’t show results overnight, indicating that Trump won’t immediately halt this conflict.
For Iran, the focus of defense will shift toward breaking through sanctions and finding channels for energy lifelines. It’s foreseeable that land or sea transport routes through neighboring countries such as Pakistan, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Caspian coastal states will become vital rescue corridors.
Bessent said: "Pumping will soon collapse."
"Gasoline shortages in Iran are imminent!"
Nevertheless, Trump will need to craft a story and justification for gasoline prices surging to $5, even $6.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863670807651328/
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