Iraqi Airports Suspend Flights to and From Iran After New US Aviation Sanctions
Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah airports halted the flights as Washington increases pressure on Iran's aviation sector, according to Al Jazeera.
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Airports in Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah have suspended flights connected to Iran following new US aviation sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector, according to Al Jazeera.
The report did not specify the exact date the suspensions took effect or detail the specific new sanctions that prompted Iraqi authorities and airlines to halt the routes. It also did not name the airlines directly affected by the change.
Pressure campaign extends to regional aviation
The suspensions across four separate Iraqi airports suggest a broad, coordinated response to the US measures, according to the report, though Al Jazeera's account did not clarify whether the decision was made by Iraqi aviation authorities, individual airport operators, or the airlines themselves.
The report did not include comment from Iranian officials or Iraqi government representatives regarding the suspensions, nor did it specify how long the halt is expected to last.
Further details on the scope of the new US sanctions and their broader impact on regional air travel were not included in the available report.
Sources
- Iraqi airports halt Iranian flights after new US aviation sanctions — Al Jazeera — All
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