Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports
Iraq has ordered the suspension of flights from Iran to Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah airports, effective from September 25. The suspension at Najaf began at 2:00 a.m. local time and is indefinite. Erbil and Sulaymaniyah will suspend flights from Friday. The Iraqi government is also considering rerouting Iran Air flights from Baghdad to Najaf. No official reason has been provided.
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Iraq's Erbil and Sulaymaniyah Airports to Suspend Iranian Flights from Friday: Sources
According to a report by Jin10 citing Reuters and two unnamed sources, Iraq's Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports will suspend flights from Iran starting Friday. The decision, attributed to the sources, indicates a further tightening of restrictions on Iranian aviation in the region. The report does not specify the reason for the suspension, but it follows a pattern of regional tensions affecting air travel between Iran and Iraq. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity, and no official confirmation from Iraqi or Iranian authorities has been provided at the time of the report.
Read sourceIraq's Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran Until Further Notice
On September 25, Iraq's Najaf International Airport announced the suspension of all inbound and outbound flights to and from Iran, effective from 2:00 a.m. local time that day, until further notice. The decision was made according to instructions issued by relevant authorities, as stated in an airport declaration. The airport has instructed airlines and operating units to take necessary measures and not to arrange any operations for the affected flights during the suspension period. The report, sourced from China Central Television (CCTV), provides no further details on the reason behind the suspension or the specific authorities that issued the order.
Read sourceIraq's Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran, Iraqi Sources Say
According to Iraqi sources, Najaf International Airport in Iraq has suspended all flights to and from Iran. The announcement was made on September 25, as reported by Chinese financial news outlet Cailianshe. The reason for the suspension was not immediately provided in the brief report. The move affects air travel between the Iraqi city of Najaf, a major Shia pilgrimage destination, and Iran. No further details on the duration of the suspension or its broader implications were available at the time of reporting.
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Iraq's Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran
According to the Iraqi state news agency, Najaf International Airport in Iraq has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Iran. The decision, reported by the agency, takes immediate effect. No specific reason for the suspension was provided in the brief announcement. The move affects air travel between the two neighboring countries, which share significant religious and economic ties, particularly for Shia pilgrims traveling between Najaf, a major Shia holy city, and various cities in Iran. The suspension may be related to regional security concerns or bilateral tensions, but no official explanation has been given at this time. The report originates from Jin10, a Chinese financial data and news platform, citing the Iraqi state news agency as its source.
Iraq Orders Suspension of Iran Flights to Baghdad, May Reroute to Najaf Airport
Two civil aviation authority sources told Reuters that the Iraqi government has ordered the civil aviation authority to suspend flights from Iran to Baghdad starting Wednesday midnight. The Iraqi government is also discussing rerouting Iran Air flights from Baghdad to Najaf Airport. The decision, reported by tradealpha, reflects ongoing tensions or security considerations between Iraq and Iran, though the specific reasons for the suspension were not detailed in the source item. The move could impact travel and trade routes between the two neighboring countries, with Najaf, a major Shia holy city, being considered as an alternative destination for Iranian flights.
Read sourceIraq Orders Suspension of Iran Flights to Baghdad, Mulls Rerouting to Najaf
Two civil aviation authority sources told Reuters that the Iraqi government has ordered the country's civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian flights to Baghdad starting from Wednesday midnight. The report, carried by financial data provider Jin10, adds that the Iraqi government is currently discussing rerouting Iran Air flights from Baghdad to Najaf Airport. The decision comes amid ongoing regional tensions, though the sources did not specify a reason for the suspension. The move is likely to affect travel and trade between the two neighboring countries, with Najaf being a major religious and transportation hub in southern Iraq.