US to Waive Sanctions for Iran Iraq Flights
The United States is set to grant a temporary sanctions waiver allowing flights carrying religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq. The move aims to ease pressure on Iraq while addressing regional travel needs.
The United States administration plans to grant a one-month sanctions waiver on Monday allowing flights carrying religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The move provides relief to Iraqi leadership caught between Washington's economic pressure and regional ties. The exemption aims to avert severe political backlash in Baghdad while maintaining broader sanctions enforcement against Tehran.
