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Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after U.S. sanctions threat, sources say

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Iraq ordered its civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian carrier flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday, according to two sources cited by Reuters. The move follows a U.S. warning that airports servicing Iranian airlines could face sanctions, adding pressure to regional air links and airport operations.

Discovered 2026-09-22T12:50:33.526704-07:00 | 2026-09-22T12:50:33.526704-07:00

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  • The suspension shows how U.S. sanctions threats are directly reshaping commercial air connectivity and airport access in the Middle East.
  • Baghdad airport operators and airlines serving the region face heightened compliance and network-planning risks if sanctions are extended to facilities handling Iranian carriers.

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