AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIraq–Iran Flight Update: Iraqi Airways resumed commercial flights between Najaf and Iranian airports after a temporary suspension tied to new US Iran aviation sanctions, with Baghdad pushing for exemptions and noting the earlier halt was driven by foreign ground-handling firms avoiding US penalties. Religious Travel Relief: The US is reportedly set to grant a limited one-month sanctions waiver to allow flights carrying Shi’ite pilgrims between Iran and Iraq’s holy city of Najaf, with a possible longer-term exemption. Top-Level Push: Iraq’s president, PM, parliament speaker and judiciary chief backed the Najaf Airport exemption request, while leaders also reiterated that decisions on war, peace and weapons must stay with state institutions. Travel Reality Check: With Iran’s broader air links hit hard, travelers are increasingly forced into detours and overland routes, making Najaf’s restored service a key lifeline for pilgrims and other civilian travel. Regional Context: The final US forces withdrawal from Iraq this week marks a major shift in Iraq’s security posture, raising questions for how travel and regional ties may evolve.
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