Iraq seeks US exemption from sanctions on Iranian airlines

Iraq seeks US exemption from sanctions on Iranian airlines The Iraqi government has said it is in talks with the United States to seek an exemption from sanctions on Iranian airlines, which have disrupted travel for patients, students and pilgrims. All Iraqi airports enforced the US ban this week, resulting in major disruption at the airport serving the holy city of Najaf, the main destination in Iraq for Iranian flights. "The Iraqi government is holding direct talks with the American side to exempt certain Iraqi a