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US to grant sanctions waiver for Iran-Iraq pilgrim flights

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The United States is reportedly preparing to grant a temporary sanctions waiver that will permit flights between Iran and Iraq. This waiver, intended to alleviate pressure on the Iraqi government, would allow Iraqi Airways to conduct flights for one month carrying Shiite pilgrims between Iran and the holy city of Najaf. This move comes after Iraq suspended flights to and from Iran in compliance with existing US sanctions. AI

RANK_REASON Policy change regarding international sanctions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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US to grant sanctions waiver for Iran-Iraq pilgrim flights

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf, source says

    US President Donald Trump’s administration was set to grant a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions programme on Monday to allow for flights carrying Shiite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The source, who is invol…

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