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Iran airlines resume flights to Iraqi holy city after US exemption

Iranian airlines have resumed flights to Najaf, Iraq, following a US exemption allowing sanctioned carriers to operate. The agreement permits 40 daily flights to and from Najaf, excluding Mahan Air, which remains banned. The resumption is crucial for Shia pilgrims traveling to sacred sites in Iraq and Iran.

4 Oct 2026 8:22 pm