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Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights

Iraq is in direct talks with the US to secure exemptions for Iranian flights banned under recent US economic sanctions. The exemptions would allow flights to resume for humanitarian purposes, including medical treatment, education, and religious visits. The Iraqi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid the US sanctions on Iranian airlines.

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  • ✓ Iraq is holding direct talks with the US to exempt certain Iraqi airports from US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
  • ✓ The exemptions would allow flights to resume for humanitarian purposes, including medical treatment, education, and religious visits.
  • ✓ The US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector have caused significant travel disruptions at Iraqi airports.
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Iraq's direct talks with the US to secure exemptions for Iranian flights have become public, with the Iraqi government confirming negotiations.

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  1. Iraq seeks US exemption from Iranian flight ban

    Iraq is in direct talks with the US to secure exemptions for Iranian flights banned under recent US economic sanctions. The exemptions would allow flights to resume for humanitarian purposes, including medical treatment, education, and religious visits. The Iraqi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid the US sanctions on Iranian airlines.

    Why it matters

    The US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector have taken effect, causing significant travel disruptions at Iraqi airports, especially in Najaf, a holy city and main destination for Iranian flights to Iraq. The prolonged flight ban could deepen Iran's isolation and worsen its economic crisis. Iraq's efforts to seek exemptions aim to alleviate the impact on patients, students, and pilgrims.

    What is confirmed

    • Iraq is holding direct talks with the US to exempt certain Iraqi airports from US sanctions on Iranian airlines.
    • The exemptions would allow flights to resume for humanitarian purposes, including medical treatment, education, and religious visits.
    • The US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector have caused significant travel disruptions at Iraqi airports.

    What to watch next

    • Outcome of Iraq-US talks on exemptions
    • Impact of prolonged flight ban on Iran's economy
    • Potential resumption of Iranian flights to Iraq
    Sources used for this update (22)
    1. Reuters — New US sanctions shut down Iranian flights
    2. Reuters — Three Iraqi airports suspend Iranian flights starting Friday, sources and state media say
    3. Iran International — Iran threatens regional air travel as US sanctions cut its flight links
    4. WSJ — Exclusive | A U.S. Arm-Twisting Campaign Is Cutting Iran Off From the Rest of the World
    5. Al Jazeera — Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights
    6. The Jerusalem Post — US official toured countries in Europe, Middle East to warn against ties to Iran
    7. Mehr News Agency — SNSC issues statement about possible response to flights bans
    8. تسنیم — Iran’s SNSC Denies Plans for Military Retaliation over Flight Restrictions
    9. www.hindustantimes.com — US to allow flights between Iraq holy city and Iran
    10. www.aljazeera.com — Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights - Al Jazeera
    11. www.yahoo.com — Iraq seeks exemptions from US over Iran flight ban - Yahoo
    12. www.iranintl.com — Iraq seeks US exemptions to resume some Iranian flights
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