Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Summary
Iraq has allowed Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, to operate up to 40 flights daily between Najaf International Airport and Iran after the United States granted an exemption from its sanctions. This decision restores air travel links that were stopped due to U.S. sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector.Key Facts
- Iraq permits Iranian airlines (excluding Mahan Air) to fly 40 times a day to and from Najaf.
- The U.S. gave an exemption from its sanctions to allow these flights.
- Iran had asked Iraq to lift restrictions to help pilgrims, patients, students, and businesses.
- Flights stopped after U.S. Treasury sanctions targeted 36 Iranian aviation entities on September 8.
- Suspension of flights caused protests at Najaf airport and other Iraqi cities.
- Najaf is a key destination for Iranian pilgrims and travelers to Iraq’s holy sites.
- Restrictions still apply to flights between Iran and other Iraqi airports like Baghdad and Erbil.
- Iraq’s officials say the exemption supports cooperation with the U.S. and respects religious freedom.
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