AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFlight Dispute Hits Travel Plans: Iran urged Iraq to lift remaining curbs on Iran-Iraq flights and restore normal air travel, blaming new US aviation sanctions for “economic terrorism” and saying the restrictions are disrupting pilgrims, patients, students, and business travelers. Airport Disruptions & Protests: Iraq had suspended flights to and from Iran while seeking exemptions; flights were partially resumed at Najaf, but Baghdad, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah stayed suspended, with passengers facing long overland journeys and protests reported near Najaf airport. Sovereignty Day, New Chapter: Iraq marked “Sovereignty Days” as the US-led coalition formally ended its mission and foreign troops withdrew, with Iraq’s leaders also pointing to a roadmap to bring weapons outside state control under government authority by June 2027. Gulf Tourism Caution: The Gulf’s tourism rebound faces another stress test after a flydubai cockpit incident, with airlines and travelers still sensitive to regional security warnings. Travel Risk Alerts: Canada raised Iraq to its highest travel-risk level, advising citizens to avoid all travel to Iraq alongside other volatile Middle East destinations.
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