Iran Calls on Iraq to Lift Flight Restrictions and Resume Normal Air Travel
Tehran's Foreign Ministry says the restrictions are harming passengers and bilateral relations, and blames US sanctions for the disruption.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry has urged Iraq to lift restrictions on flights between the two countries, saying the measures are harming passengers and damaging bilateral ties.
According to Anadolu Agency, Iranian officials said the restrictions have disrupted normal air travel between Iran and Iraq and called for their removal.
Sanctions blamed
The ministry attributed the disruption in air travel to US sanctions, without providing further detail on how the sanctions have specifically affected flight operations between the two neighboring countries.
Iran and Iraq share extensive economic, religious and travel ties, with large numbers of Iranian pilgrims and travelers regularly crossing between the two countries.
It was not immediately clear how Iraqi authorities have responded to Iran's request, or when any changes to current flight arrangements might take effect.
Sources
- Iran urges Iraq to lift flight restrictions, restore normal air travel — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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