🇮🇶✈️ IRAQ DEFIES US SANCTIONS: Seeks Exemption for Iranian Airlines to Protect Pilgrims, Students & Patients

The US ban on Iranian airlines has disrupted travel for medical patients, students, and religious pilgrims. Baghdad is now negotiating directly with Washington to secure exemptions – citing "humanitarian reasons."

🛑 Iraq enforced the US ban this week – causing major disruption at Najaf airport, the main destination for Iranian flights.

🤝 Iraq is holding direct talks with the US to exempt certain airports – for medical treatment, education, religious visits, and civilian interests.

🕌 Iranian airlines carry Iraqi Shia pilgrims to Iran's holy cities and Iranians visiting sacred sites in Iraq.

📚✈️ The flights also serve Iraqi students studying in Iran and patients seeking medical treatment.

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