Iran airlines resume flights to Iraq’s Najaf after US exemption
Middle East2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported48m ago
Iranian airlines resumed flights to Najaf, Iraq, on Sunday following a United States exemption that allows sanctioned carriers to operate in the holy Shia city. The Iraqi government announced the waiver on Friday, paving the way for the resumption of air travel.
Caspian Airlines operated the first flight following the announcement. The development restores a direct aviation link between Iran and the Iraqi city, which holds significant religious importance for Shia Muslims.
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Middle East Eye (GB)Highlights the religious significance of Najaf and attributes the initial report to AFP.
Arab News (SA)Focuses on the operational detail that Caspian Airlines conducted the first flight.
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