Politics
US Threatens to Ground Iranian Airlines, Denies Visas to Pezeshkian's Delegation
The US Treasury Secretary announced that mounting sanctions pressure on Iran's economy would halt operations of Iranian airlines starting on the 23rd of this month. The move coincides with Washington's refusal to grant entry visas to several members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation.
Why this matters
This escalation reflects Washington's continued maximum-pressure strategy against Tehran, combining economic sanctions with diplomatic restrictions in a coordinated move. Denying visas to a presidential delegation is an unusually sharp diplomatic signal that could further strain relations amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.