After US sanctions... flights between Iran and Iraq resume

The head of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization, Captain Abu Dhar Shiroudi, announced the resumption of flights between Iran and Iraq starting Sunday, October 4, 2026, via Iran Air and Iraqi Airways. Shiroudi said the decision was based on directives from the top authorities in both countries, and urged travelers to follow flight schedules through official airline websites and departure airport information platforms, advising those wishing to travel to Najaf airport to book tickets through approved channels. The move comes as Iran's aviation sector faces mounting pressure after the United States expanded sanctions in September on 36 targets, including Iranian airlines, companies and brokers linked to the sector.