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Iraqi Airways could operate these flights for a month, with potential for extension, while Iran has filed a complaint with ICAO.","category":"Politics","area":"Middle East","publishedAt":"2026-09-28T20:05:11.619Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-09-28T19:27:27.769Z","updatedAt":"2026-09-28T20:05:11.619Z","readTime":"2 min read","scores":{"trust":60,"critic":60,"hype":40,"notes":{"trust":"Central claim attributed to a source, with two independent outlets corroborating.","critic":"Reporting includes a right of reply and specifies dates and places.","hype":"Headline promises an exemption, and the body confirms a waiver is under consideration."}},"tags":["#USPolitics","#IranSanctions","#MiddleEast","#Aviation","#ReligiousPilgrimage"],"entities":["United States","Iran","Iraq","Najaf","Iraqi Airways","International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["The US is considering a limited waiver from sanctions on Iran to allow flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf.","The waiver would permit Iraqi Airways to transport religious pilgrims for one month, with a possibility of extension.","Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against the US.","Iraqi Airways resumed flights between Najaf and Iranian airports on Monday."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The United States is considering granting a limited waiver from its sanctions on Iran. This potential exemption would allow flights carrying religious pilgrims between Iran and the Iraqi city of Najaf for a period of one month. The waiver could be extended. Iraqi Airways resumed its flights between Najaf and Iranian airports on Monday, following efforts by the Iraqi government to restart air travel between the two countries. The resumption of flights occurred as reports emerged of the US consideration for the exemption."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Sanctions Details"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"While multiple sources indicate the US is considering a waiver for flights between Iran and Najaf, details regarding the scope and duration vary. Some reports suggest the waiver would specifically allow Iraqi Airways to operate these flights, while others mention a potential permanent exemption for Najaf Airport. 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