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US sanctions ground Iran flights; Iraq airports suspend services
BBC Persian·IR · IQ · US·about 21 hours ago
Baghdad is negotiating with Washington for an exemption from the US ban on Iranian flights, citing humanitarian needs. The outcome is uncertain and hinges on US willingness to accommodate Iraq's request amid broader sanctions pressure.
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US sanctions have severely impacted Iran's aviation sector, leading to widespread flight suspensions by Iraq, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, with Iran issuing threats of regional aviation disruption. Concurrently, Iran has escalated its rhetoric, threatening to expand conflict into the Indian Ocean, including potential strikes against US assets, if attacked. The aviation disruptions are confirmed, while the Indian Ocean threats remain rhetorical.