Iraq resumes Iranian airline flights to Najaf after US sanctions waiver

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Where: Najaf International Airportresolved to facility31.989, 44.404
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-03 · last update 2026-10-05
Sourcing: 9 reports9 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointedlocated to facilityThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

Iraq's Najaf International Airport resumed direct flights from Iran following a US exemption allowing sanctioned Iranian carriers to operate to the city. The Iraqi government had secured an agreement permitting Iranian airlines, except Mahan Air, to operate up to 40 daily flights to and from Najaf. The first flight, operated by Caspian Airlines, arrived on October 4, carrying over 150 passengers and receiving a traditional water cannon salute. The resumption followed a suspension that began on September 25 due to US sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector. The flights serve Shia pilgrims, Iraqi students studying in Iran, and patients seeking medical treatment there.

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2026-10-06member countour measurement8 → 9reports joined

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Sources

Grouped by outlet. Syndication is not collapsed, so several outlets can carry one wire story — the count is breadth of carriage, not independent confirmation.

presstv.co.uk
- Iraq allows 40 daily Iranian flights to and from Najaf after protests over US sanctions2026-10-03
middleeasteye.net
- Flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf to resume on Sunday, Iraqi state news agency says2026-10-03
gdnonline.com
- Middle East News: Flights to Iraq resume today2026-10-04
arabnews.com
- Iran airlines resume flights to Najaf after US exemption2026-10-04
economictimes.indiatimes.com
- Iran airlines resume flights to Iraqi holy city after US exemption2026-10-04
hindustantimes.com
- Iran airlines resume flights to Iraqi holy city after US exemption | World News2026-10-04
thefrontierpost.com
- Iran airlines resume flights to Najaf after US exemption2026-10-04
siasat.com
- Iraq’s Najaf airport resumes Iranian flights after US waiver2026-10-05
iraqinews.com
- Iraq’s Najaf receive first Iranian plane after US exemption - Iraqi News2026-10-05

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