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Washington. America (United States) has taken one of the toughest steps ever to increase pressure on Iran. The US Administration has imposed tough sanctions against state-owned Iranian airlines and warned countries and agencies around the world that if they provide any kind of facility to Iranian airlines, they will also have to face US sanctions.

US Finance Minister Scott Bessant Said that under the new sanctions, Iranian aircraft would be denied services such as landing, refueling and ticket sales at foreign airports. America’s objective is said to be to isolate Iran economically and strategically.

Relief to Haj pilgrimage and humanitarian flights

Although, United States Keeping in mind the religious and humanitarian needs, it has also given some relaxations. According to the US Treasury Department, flights carrying Iranian pilgrims going on Hajj pilgrimage will be excluded from this ban. Apart from this, flights to medicines, medical aid and humanitarian relief will also be allowed.

On the contrary, this ban will remain strictly enforced on commercial and government flights.

Warning to helping countries also

America has made it clear that action can also be taken against any country, airport authority or agency that allows landing of Iranian planes, provides fuel or cooperates in ticket sales.

The US administration believes that such an economic siege would have a serious impact on Iran’s international activities and financial networks.

Increased pressure on nuclear program

Scott Bessant Claimed that the effect of American economic pressure is now visible. According to him, for the first time Iran seems to be ready for talks regarding its nuclear program.

The US administration says that the continuously increasing economic and strategic pressure Iran Has been forced to think in the direction of talks. Earlier, Tehran had long avoided negotiations under any kind of conditions on its nuclear program.

Analysts believe that this step could further increase the already ongoing tension in West Asia, because Iran has been considering these sanctions as a direct attack on its sovereignty and international rights.