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Iraq restores Iran flights under US sanctions exemption
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Published 2026-10-02 20:32 UTCUpdated 2026-10-03 16:29 UTC
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Overview
Iraq is moving to restore air connectivity with Iran after securing a US exemption allowing up to 40 daily flights to and from Najaf. The decision followed appeals by Iraqi political and religious figures and public demonstrations, while Mahan Air remains excluded from the arrangement.
Entities
Mahan Air
Why now
- Baghdad is responding to appeals and demonstrations calling for restored air links.
- The reported US exemption allows the planned flights to Najaf.
Why it matters
- The exemption opens a limited channel for renewed Iraq–Iran air connectivity despite US sanctions.
- Mahan Air’s exclusion means the arrangement does not cover all Iranian carriers.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- Iraq has secured a US sanctions exemption for up to 40 daily flights involving Najaf and Iran.
- The flight restoration followed appeals from Iraqi political and religious figures and public protests.
- Mahan Air is excluded from the arrangement.
How sources frame it
- Iraqi Officials And Religious Figures: supportive
- US And Iraqi Authorities: neutral
Three reports describe Iraq’s planned restoration of air links with Iran under a US sanctions exemption.
All evidence
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Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights
Al Jazeera · aljazeera.com · 2026-10-02 20:32 UTC
Iraq moves to restore flights to Iran
Tehran Times · tehrantimes.com · 2026-10-03 16:29 UTC
Iranian flights to Najaf
Jerusalem Post analysis · jpost.com · 2026-10-03 12:52 UTC
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