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Tuesday, 29 September 2026dailybeirut.com
World
The United States has issued a limited sanctions exemption allowing Iraqi Airways to operate flights between Najaf and Iran under strict conditions.
The US government has authorized a restricted exemption from sanctions targeting the Iranian aviation sector, permitting Iraqi Airways to resume operations on routes connecting Najaf International Airport with destinations in Iran. This decision specifically allows the carrier to transport Iranian visitors, marking a significant step toward reopening one of the primary air corridors used for religious pilgrimages between the two nations.
