What happened
Iran has requested Iraq to lift flight restrictions imposed following US sanctions, highlighting tensions between the two countries related to US measures.
What compliance teams should check
- Assess exposure to Iran-related sanctions risks
- Monitor developments in US sanctions enforcement on Iran
- Review transactions involving Iraqi and Iranian aviation sectors
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Iran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.Al Jazeera, 2 Oct 2026, 04:34 UTC, aljazeera.com