Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 2, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions

Iran has called on Iraq to lift remaining flight restrictions caused by US sanctions to fully restore normal air travel between the two countries. Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned US efforts to disrupt Iran’s trade and air transport. Flights between Najaf and Iran resumed late Monday, but flights remain suspended at Baghdad, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah airports, leading to protests and travel disruptions.

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