Iraq's Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and From Iran
The suspension follows Iran's own cancellation of flights to Baghdad and Muscat, Anadolu Agency reports.
Najaf International Airport in Iraq has suspended all flights to and from Iran until further notice, according to Anadolu Agency, though airport authorities gave no reason for the decision.
The suspension follows Iran's own cancellation of flights to Baghdad and Muscat, the report said, suggesting a broader disruption to regional air travel involving Iranian carriers rather than an isolated decision by Najaf authorities.
Najaf is a major destination for religious travel, drawing large numbers of pilgrims, including many from Iran, to visit its shrines. A suspension of flights between the two countries could therefore have a notable effect on pilgrimage traffic in addition to general passenger travel.
Anadolu Agency's report did not specify how long the suspension is expected to last, whether it applies to specific airlines or all carriers operating the route, or whether it is linked to a particular security or diplomatic development.
Neither Iraqi aviation authorities nor Iranian officials were quoted providing further explanation for the disruptions.
Sources
- Iraq's Najaf airport suspends all flights to, from Iran until further notice — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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