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Iraq seeks US waiver for Iranian flights
Iraq is asking the United States to exempt certain airports from sanctions on Iranian airlines, citing healthcare, education, religious visits and civilians’ needs. The sanctions are expected to target Iranian flights to countries in the region from September 23.
Baghdad is seeking an exemption from US sanctions for certain airports so Iranian airlines can continue operating flights to regional hubs. Iraq is holding direct talks with Washington for this purpose.
The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said the request aims to enable flights to resume because of access to healthcare and education, religious visits and civilians’ needs.
Baghdad calls for tensions to be reduced
According to the prime minister’s office, the Iraqi government is working to reduce tensions in the region. The statement said the continuation of crises was further complicating the current situation.
The Iraqi government called on all sides to engage in dialogue and negotiations for a solution that would serve the interests of the countries and peoples of the region.
Sanctions to take effect on September 23
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had announced that the global operations of Iranian airlines would be halted under new sanctions starting September 23. The measure prevents Iranian flights from operating in countries across the region, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.
The war that began on February 28 between the United States and Israel and Iran lies behind the tensions in the region. Thousands of people have been killed in the war, while Tehran has carried out attacks on Israel and US facilities in countries across the region.
Although a temporary agreement aimed at ending the fighting was reached in June, tensions between Washington and Tehran rose again. Talks between the sides stalled over disagreements concerning passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is of strategic importance for energy and goods shipments.
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