US Treasury announces shutdown of Iranian airlines; G7 condemns Houthi attacks
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Scott Bessent, G7, Houthi rebels, Andy Burnham
Middle East, Iran, Saudi Arabia
September 21-23, 2026
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that all Iranian airlines will be shut down from Sept. 23. Measures include cutting off fuel and landing services for Iranian carriers. G7 nations condemned continued Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen. UK to provide air-to-air refueling support to Saudi Arabia.
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