Key facts
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thanked the UK, Turkey, Oman, and UAE for supporting sanctions against Iran.
- The UAE central bank blocked transactions to and from Iran by Bank Melli branches.
- Turkey revoked the license of Iran's Bank Mellat.
- The UAE has stopped all flights by Iranian airlines.
- Turkey and Oman have halted incoming flights from Mahan Air.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has publicly thanked the governments of the United Kingdom, Turkey, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates for their support of "Operation Economic Outcast," a US-led economic campaign against Iran. Bessent stated on X that these efforts are yielding results in preventing Tehran from pursuing its "terrorist agenda."
Specific actions highlighted include Turkey and Oman halting incoming flights from the private carrier Mahan Air, and the UAE stopping all flights by Iranian airlines. Dubai, a major commercial hub for Iran, has numerous daily flights from Iranian carriers and a significant Iranian expatriate community.