Iraq Says 40 Daily Iranian Flights Cleared to Fly to & from Najaf

Iranian airlines excluding Mahan Air are ​allowed 40 daily flights to and ‌from Iraq's Najaf international airport, the Iraqi prime minister's office said on ​Friday, following a suspension of ​flights due to US sanctions.

Iraq had ⁠halted flights to and from Iran ​last week, in line with US ​sanctions

Reuters reported earlier this week that the US was set to grant a one-month US ​Treasury waiver to allow for ​flights carrying Shi'ite Muslim religious pilgrims between ‌Iran ⁠and Iraq

The Iraqi government had sought exemptions for travel related to pilgrimage, medical treatment and education

"The Prime Minister ​appreciates ​the positive ⁠response shown by the US government to Iraqi efforts ​and its cooperation in ​granting ⁠the requested exemption," the statement said. The US accuses Iranian carrier Mahan Air ⁠of ​transporting Iran's Revolutionary Guards ​personnel, as well as weapons and drones. - Reuters