US Treasury sanctions Iranian airlines, accusing them of transporting arms

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Iranian airlines and accused them of transporting arms, adding to Washington’s economic pressure on Tehran after six months of war.

The measures target nine companies based outside Iran. The available report does not make clear whether Chinese firms will also face sanctions.

The sanctions reflect the United States’ continuing effort to tighten pressure on Iran through economic measures. No further details about the targeted companies or the alleged arms transfers were provided in the source.