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Iraqi Airlines resumes flights between Najaf and Iranian airports

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  • Iraqi Airlines has resumed flights between Najaf and airports in Iran.
  • Flights were suspended on Friday due to US sanctions.
  • The US has reportedly granted a one-month waiver for the flights to operate.

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Following a suspension on Friday due to US sanctions, Iraqi Airlines has now resumed flights connecting Najaf, Iraq, with airports in Iran. The resumption comes after reports that the United States granted a temporary one-month waiver for the flights. The suspension had earlier drawn a response from an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, who suggested that if Iran's air access was blocked, other countries in the region could face similar issues.

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Iraqi Airlines has resumed flight operations between Najaf and various airports in Iran after they were suspended on Friday in light of US sanctions.

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