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Iraq's Najaf Airport suspends all flights to and from Iran
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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.
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Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports