Iraq blocks Iranian football team’s plane from landing over US sanctions
Summary
Iraq refused permission for Iran’s national football team to land in Basra because of U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines. The team returned to Iran, then travelled by bus and crossed into Iraq at Shalamcheh to compete in a four-nation tournament.Key Facts
- Iraq barred the Iranian team’s plane from landing in Basra.
- The stated reason was U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines.
- The team returned to Iran after it could not land in Basra.
- The players travelled by bus to Iraq.
- The team entered Iraq through the Shalamcheh border crossing.
- Iran is due to compete in a four-nation tournament.
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