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- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of the UAE
- Jurisdiction
- United Arab Emirates
- Publication date
- September 23, 2026
- Effective date
- September 23, 2026
- Stage
- Final rule
- Official source
- news.google.com
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on September 26, 2026, that global teams dispatched by Washington to push foreign governments to isolate Iran economically are yielding results, pointing to expanding measures against Iranian airlines and financial institutions.
According to Bessent, the United Arab Emirates has halted all flights operated by Iranian airlines, impacting Dubai's position as a prominent regional commercial and travel hub for Iranian businesses and travelers. Turkey and Oman have also stopped incoming flights by private Iranian carrier Mahan Air.
On the banking front, Bessent highlighted that the Central Bank of the UAE blocked transactions to and from Iran conducted through branches of Iran's Bank Melli, citing violations of regulations governing money laundering, terrorism financing, and weapons proliferation. In addition, Turkey revoked the operating license of Iran's Bank Mellat.
A Wall Street Journal report cited by Bessent noted that Jonathan Burke, the US Treasury's assistant secretary for terrorist financing, visited countries across the Middle East and Europe over two weeks to advance Washington's campaign, engaging with more than 50 nations. Despite US efforts to shut down Iranian air services globally, smaller Iranian carriers continue to maintain international flights, particularly to China.
Sources
- The Straits Times · 2026-09-27
