https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-us-to-grant-sanctions-waiver-for-flights-between-iran-and-iraq-s-najaf-source-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-us-to-grant-sanctions-waiver-for-flights-between-iran-and-iraq-s-najaf-source-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-us-to-grant-sanctions-waiver-for-flights-between-iran-and-iraq-s-najaf-source-says#u97652Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:52:56 +0000The US has granted a limited sanctions waiver to allow flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, reportedly for Shi'ite Muslim religious pilgrims. This waiver, confirmed by Reuters, permits Iraqi Airways to operate flights between Iran and Najaf for one month. The decision comes after US sanctions shut down Iranian flights, causing travel disruptions and straining regional ties.Why it mattersThe US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry have been in place since 2020, significantly impacting Iran's connectivity to the rest of the world. These sanctions have led to the cancellati