# Iraq allows up to 40 daily Iranian airline flights to Najaf after US waiver

https://mins.news/en/item/84081

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-02 20:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/2/iraq-grants-iranian-airlines-40-daily-najaf-flights-after-us-exemption?traffic_source=rss

> Iraq says the United States granted an exemption allowing Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air, to operate up to 40 daily flights to and from Najaf International Airport. Flights between Najaf and Iran have resumed, while services involving Baghdad, Erbil and Sulaimaniyah remain suspended.

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