Iraq seeks US exemption from sanctions on Iranian airlines
Iraq seeks US exemption from sanctions on Iranian airlines The Iraqi government has said it is in talks with the United States to seek an exemption from sanctions on Iranian airlines, which have disrupted travel for patients, students and pilgrims. All Iraqi airports enforced the US ban this week, resulting in major disruption at the airport serving the holy city of Najaf, the main destination in…
Iraq is in negotiations with the United States to seek an exemption from sanctions on Iranian airlines, which have caused significant disruption to travel for patients, students, and pilgrims. The Iraqi government has enforced the US ban on all its airports, leading to major issues at the airport serving the holy city of Najaf, the primary destination for Iranian flights.
The Iraqi government is holding direct talks with the American side to exempt certain Iraqi airports from these measures, allowing flights to resume for humanitarian reasons, including medical treatment, education, religious visits, and for the benefit of civilians. Iran's ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh, confirmed that Iran is also in contact with Baghdad authorities to restore the flights, as roughly 12,000 to 13,000 people travel between Iran and Iraq on Iranian airlines daily.
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