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Iraqi Airways has resumed commercial flights between Najaf and Iran after a temporary suspension due to US sanctions concerns. The move comes as Iran files a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over these sanctions, alleging that ICAO rulings favor Iran's position. Additionally, Iran is seeking legal action through the International Court of Justice regarding attacks on its aviation infrastructure and has filed diplomatic complaints about halted flight routes in multiple countries.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-28,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
On September 23, 2026, the U.S. announced sanctions against Iranian airlines, disrupting travel between Iran and Iraq. Four major Iraqi airports halted all flights to and from Iran in compliance with these sanctions. This action significantly impacted Shia pilgrims traveling for religious visits, students studying across borders, and patients seeking medical treatment.
In response, Iraq began direct talks with the U.S., requesting exemptions that would allow humanitarian flights, including those for medical treatment and education, to resume. The Iraqi government emphasized the importance of these travel routes due to cultural ties between Shia-majority countries.
On September 28, sources close to President Donald Trump's administration indicated a limited waiver would be granted for flights specifically carrying religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf city for one month. Following this announcement, commercial flights resumed on Monday at the Najaf airport, allowing up to 40 daily Iranian flights excluding Mahan Air.
Iraqi officials stated that this move appreciates U.S. cooperation in addressing Iraqi needs while also facilitating communication links between the two nations. Additionally, Iran's ambassador highlighted that roughly 12,000 to 13,000 people travel daily via these airlines, underscoring the significant impact of the suspension on both countries' populations.
Written for “US Exemption For Iraqi Flights” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 5 other(s) covering the same event.
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Iraqi Airways has resumed commercial flights between the central province of Najaf and Iranian airports, according to the country’s state-run Iraqi News Agency.
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Airways → resume → Agency
The flights restarted on Monday after Najaf and three other Iraqi airports temporarily suspended flights, driven by fears over secondary sanctions by the United States targeting aviation services linked to Tehran.
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Najaf → restart → Tehran
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airports → disrupt → sanctions
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The move allows Iraq’s flag carrier to bypass standoffs with international contractors whose fears of secondary penalties had halted handling services for flights linked to Tehran.
Challenging sanctions at ICAO
Earlier in the day, Iran filed a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) over US aviation sanctions, reported Iran’s official IRNA news agency.
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agency → seek → sanctions
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation chief Abuzar Shiroudi told IRNA that coordinated efforts are underway with Iran’s Foreign Ministry to resume flights legally.
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efforts → tell → flights
Shiroudi said the ICAO had ruled in Iran’s favour regarding Iran’s formal protest over US aviation sanctions.
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ICAO → say → sanctions
Shiroudi also told the agency that Tehran had filed a complaint with the International Court of Justice in The Hague over attacks on airports, aircraft and radar systems.
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Tehran → tell → airports
The case before the court remains under review and any compensation depends on its final ruling, he added.
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he → remain → ruling
Iran’s civil aviation chief said Iran is seeking explanations from several countries regarding halted flight routes through diplomatic channels.
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Iran → say → channels
US sanctions on Iranian airlines came into force on September 23, putting foreign airports and companies that service sanctioned Iranian carriers at risk of secondary sanctions.
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that → come → sanctions
The measures have not grounded Iranian aviation altogether.
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measures → ground → aviation
According to Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency, the CEO of Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International airport said flights to East Asia are operating without cancellations.
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flights → accord → cancellations
Airports in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iraq, Oman and the UAE have recently cancelled flights by Iranian airlines.
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Airports → cancel → airlines
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