Diplomacy
Iraq Seeks Exemption for Iranian Flights from U.S. Sanctions
BBC · 11 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
Iraq is in direct negotiations with the United States to secure a humanitarian exemption for certain Iranian airlines from regional flight restrictions.
- Iraqi officials announced direct negotiations with the United States to exempt certain Iranian airlines from flight restrictions at select Iraqi airports.
- The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi stated the discussions aim to obtain special permits for humanitarian flights related to medical, educational, religious, and civilian needs.
- U.S. Treasury official Scott Bessent recently announced that all Iranian airlines are prohibited from operating flights, following sanctions on 27 Iranian airlines.
- The U.S. sanctions prevent Iranian airlines from flying to regional countries including Oman, the UAE, and Iraq.
- A joint war declared by the United States and Israel against Tehran on February 28, caused thousands of deaths and widespread property destruction.
- A prior agreement reached between the United States and Iran last June collapsed due to disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz.
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