Flights between Iraq’s Najaf and Iran resumed as Tehran protests US curbs
Summary
Iraqi Airways restarted flights between Najaf and Iranian airports after a temporary stop caused by fears of U.S. sanctions. Iran has formally complained to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) about the U.S. aviation sanctions and is also seeking legal review at the International Court of Justice.Key Facts
- Iraqi Airways resumed flights linking Najaf, Iraq, and airports in Iran on Monday.
- Flights were stopped due to worries about U.S. secondary sanctions targeting companies working with Iranian aviation.
- Iraq’s decision helps avoid problems with international firms that handle flights to Iran.
- Iran filed a formal complaint with ICAO about U.S. aviation sanctions.
- ICAO reportedly ruled in favor of Iran regarding the sanctions complaint.
- Iran is pursuing legal action at the International Court of Justice concerning attacks on its airports and aircraft systems.
- U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines started on September 23 and threaten companies worldwide with penalties if they serve certain Iranian carriers.
- Some airports in countries like Azerbaijan, Georgia, Oman, and the UAE have canceled flights by Iranian airlines, but flights to East Asia continue operating.
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