Iraq’s national carrier to resume Iran flights in October after sanctions exemption

Skip to main content Middle East Iraq’s national carrier to resume Iran flights in October after sanctions exemption ‘Special exemption’ from US sanctions followed ‘diligent efforts’ by Iraqi government, says Iraqi Airways Serdar Dincel 29 September 2026•Update: 29 September 2026 !Content media ISTANBUL Iraq’s national carrier Iraqi Airways said Tuesday that it plans to resume flights to and from Iran in October after securing a “special exemption” from US sanctions that had restricted services involving Iranian airlines. In a statement carried by the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the airline said the exemption followed “diligent efforts” by the government. Iraqi Airways had already resumed flights between Najaf and Iranian airports on Monday, according to INA. Earlier, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates suspended flights to and from Iran following new US sanctions targeting Iran’s aviation sector. Share News Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized formPlease contact us for subscription options Subscription Transactions

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