Content overview: “Iraq Resumes Iran Flights After U.S. Approval, Prime Minister Says”. permission to resume direct flights to Iran, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced, ending a suspension triggered by sweeping American sanctions on Iran's aviation sector. The halt had disrupted travel and trade between the neighboring nations, which share deep economic, religious, and political ties. The resumption follows diplomatic efforts by Baghdad, which has sought to balance its alliances with both Washington and Tehran.
Flights are expected to restart in the coming days, with Iraqi Airways and Iranian carriers likely to operate routes between major cities such as Baghdad, Najaf, Tehran, and Mashhad. The decision is significant for millions of pilgrims who travel annually to Shiite holy sites in Iran and Iraq. sanctions, part of Washington's maximum pressure campaign on Iran, had targeted Iran's civil aviation industry over alleged support for militant groups and nuclear activities. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.