Iraq's Najaf Airport Bans Iranian Airlines Amid US Sanctions Enforcement

Najaf International Airport in Iraq has prohibited Iranian airlines from operating flights, following a similar move by the UAE. The ban is part of broader efforts to comply with US sanctions targeting Iran. Passengers who previously relied on these short air routes must now undertake overland journeys of at least 12 hours to reach their destinations. The decision marks a significant disruption to regional air connectivity between Iraq and Iran.