Erbil stories

Sep 25, 2026

Iraqi airports suspend flights to and from Iran following new US aviation sanctions

Four major Iraqi airports including Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah have halted all flights to and from Iran in response to new US sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector. Iran warned that flight in the region must be "free for all, or for no one," while Iraq seeks exemptions from the sanctions.

Sep 25, 20264 sources

Iraqi airports suspend Iranian flights following new US aviation sanctions

Four major Iraqi airports including Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah have halted all flights to and from Iran in response to expanded US sanctions targeting Iran's aviation sector. Iran warned that flight in the region must be "free for all, or for no one," while Iraq seeks exemptions from the sanctions.

Sep 25, 20264 sources