Najaf International Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran Until Further Notice
The decision comes amid a series of recent restrictions on Iranian aviation in the region.
The management of Najaf International Airport in Iraq announced the suspension of all flights to and from Iran until further notice, according to Sky News Arabia.
The move is the latest in a series of restrictions on Iranian airlines operating in the region, with the airport authority offering no explanation for the reasons behind the suspension or when it might be lifted.
No official response has been issued by Iranian authorities or Iraqi officials, and the implications for passenger movement between the two countries remain unclear. Iraq and Iran share strong religious and cultural ties, with the city of Najaf — a major Shia holy site — regularly drawing large numbers of Iranian pilgrims.
The region has seen a broader tightening of restrictions on Iranian air travel in recent months amid ongoing regional tensions. It is not yet clear whether the current suspension is connected to any specific security or political development.
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- من النجف إلى إيران.. الرحلات تتوقف حتى إشعار آخر — Sky News Arabia — World
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