Iraqi Government Discusses with Washington Exempting its Airports from Iranian Flight Curbs

The Iraqi government is discussing with Washington the exemption of its airports from U.S. Treasury measures affecting Iranian flights. Baghdad confirmed on Saturday its direct engagement with the American side to lift restrictions on Iranian airlines' flights to Iraqi airports, part of broader regional measures. This initiative seeks to allow the resumption of vital air travel. The government emphasized the exemption's necessity for humanitarian reasons, including facilitating medical treatment, study, religious visits, and serving civilian interests. Simultaneously, Iraq is working to de-escalate regional tensions, asserting that continued crises exacerbate the complex regional landscape. It urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue and negotiation to resolve current conflicts, thereby serving the shared interests of the region's nations and peoples.