Iraq Wins U.S. Permission to Resume Iran Flights, Prime Minister Says

October 2, 2026 · 8:32 pm 2 sources

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Wires & papers of record

• Iraq Wins U.S. Permission to Resume Iran Flights, Prime Minister Says
  The New York Times · October 3, 2026 10:25
  Flights between the neighboring countries had been halted after broad U.S. penalties on Iran’s aviation industry.

Coverage

• Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
  Al Jazeera · October 2, 2026 20:32
  Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.