US grants sanctions waiver for Iraqi Airways flights to Iran
The United States has issued a sanctions waiver allowing Iraqi Airways to resume flights between Najaf International Airport and various Iranian airports. These flights had been suspended since early March 2026, shortly after the outbreak of the Iran war. This diplomatic and economic adjustment marks a shift in the enforcement of sanctions related to the ongoing US-Iran confrontation.
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: Middle East, Iraq
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: sanctions
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The National News