Iraq reports resumption of flights to Iranian airports

Iraqi Airways is resuming flights to Iranian airports via Najaf International Airport. The ban on flights by Iranian airlines remains in effect. The decision was made after the US tightened sanctions against Iranian air carriers last week.

Iraqi Airways is resuming flights to Iranian airports via Najaf International Airport, according to Sabereen News, an outlet linked to pro-Iranian armed groups in Iraq. The ban on Iranian airlines remains in place, and the decision applies only to the Iraqi carrier. The official Iraqi news agency confirmed the resumption, attributing it to the direct efforts of Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi. Last week, the US announced tightened sanctions against Iranian airlines, prompting Iraq to suspend flights to and from Iran. The resumption of Iraqi Airways flights represents a partial lifting of that ban.