US considers sanctions waiver for Iran-Iraq pilgrimage flights as regional airports halt Iranian carriers
US aviation sanctions targeting Iranian carriers took effect on September 23, 2026, leading several countries including Iraq to suspend flights by Iranian airlines. The Trump administration is considering a limited one-month Treasury Department waiver to allow Iraqi Airways to fly religious pilgrims between Iran and the Shiite holy city of Najaf. Iran filed complaints with ICAO and the ICJ over the sanctions and threatened regional countries that cooperate with the US measures.
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“Flights between Iraq's Najaf and Iran resumed as Tehran protests US curbs”
“Trump administration considers waiver to allow Iraqi flights for pilgrimage in Iran - report”
“US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says”
“US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says”