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Iraq asks the US for a sanctions waiver to resume Iran flights
Iraq is asking for certain airports to be exempted from US sanctions on Iranian airlines, citing healthcare, education, religious visits and civilians’ needs. With the sanctions expected to take effect on September 23, Baghdad is holding talks with Washington to resume flights.
Before new US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines take effect, Iraq is holding direct talks with Washington to exempt certain airports from the measures.
The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said the waiver request aims to resume flights needed for healthcare, education, religious visits and civilians’ needs. The sanctions cover Iranian airlines operating flights to regional hubs.
Scope of the sanctions
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had announced that Iranian airlines’ operations worldwide would be suspended under the new sanctions starting September 23. The measures would prevent Iranian flights from operating in regional countries including Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.
Iraq’s search for an exemption comes as tensions in the region continue. The tensions are rooted in the war that began on February 28 between the United States and Israel and Iran and in which thousands of people were killed. In response, Tehran carried out attacks on Israel and US facilities in countries across the region.
Baghdad calls for dialogue
The Iraqi government said it was working to reduce tensions in the region and stated that the continuation of crises was making the situation more complicated.
Baghdad called on all parties to resolve the ongoing crises and conflicts through dialogue and negotiations in a way that serves the interests of the countries and peoples of the region.
Despite a temporary agreement in June aimed at ending the conflict, tensions between Washington and Tehran rose again. Talks halted over disputes regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is strategically important for energy and goods shipments.
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