US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in an interview with the American news network CNBC that "all Iranian airlines will cease operations starting Wednesday, September 23, under the weight of US sanctions." He said: "If these planes land, no one will be able to refuel them, provide them with landing services, or sell their tickets, otherwise they will be excluded from the dollar system." He pointed out that "Washington is holding positive discussions with Chinese financial authorities, including Central Bank Governor Pan Gongsheng, regarding compliance with US sanctions imposed on Iran."