AL JAZEERA C3 TERRORISM & SANCTIONS MEDIUM RISK Published 26 Sep 2026 at 17:35 UTC, affecting IQ, US, IR

Al Jazeera: Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights

The Iraqi government is requesting a US exemption from sanctions that ban Iranian flights, aiming to reduce regional tensions through dialogue.

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The Iraqi government is requesting a US exemption from sanctions that ban Iranian flights, aiming to reduce regional tensions through dialogue.

What compliance teams should check

  • Assess exposure to Iranian airlines subject to US sanctions
  • Monitor developments on US exemptions for Iraq
  • Review compliance with current US sanctions on Iranian aviation
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FROM THE NOTICE Ali al-Zaidi government urges dialogue to de-escalate regional tensions amid US sanctions on Iranian airlines. Al Jazeera, 26 Sep 2026, 17:35 UTC, aljazeera.com

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