Iraq Secures US Exemption for Iranian Flights to Najaf
Automated summary•2 October 2026 at 19:51
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced Friday that an agreement had been reached allowing Iranian airlines to operate flights to and from Najaf International Airport under a US exemption.
The arrangement permits 40 flights a day to and from the airport. Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement.
The exemption covers Iranian carriers serving Najaf, rather than a broader authorization for flights to other Iraqi airports.
The announcement did not specify when the arrangement would take effect or explain why Mahan Air was excluded.
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