Despite US sanctions on Iranian flights, up to forty a day may still fly to Iraq’s Najaf - analysis

Despite United States sanctions targeting Iranian aviation, as many as forty flights per day continue to operate between Iran and Najaf, Iraq. The persistent air traffic highlights Iraq's pivotal role in Iran's regional strategy as Tehran works to project influence while circumventing international economic penalties.

The ongoing route traffic underscores the challenges enforcement agencies face in cutting off logistical and economic ties between the neighboring states, even under rigorous sanctions regimes.