Iraq says 40 daily Iranian flights cleared to fly to and from Najaf

An Iranian passenger carrying luggage leaves Najaf International Airport after arriving on an AVA — Alaa Al-Marjani Oct 2 (Reuters) - Iranian airlines excluding Mahan Air are allowed 40 daily flights to and from Iraq's Najaf international airport, the Iraqi prime minister's office said on Friday, following a suspension of flights due to US sanctions.• Iraq had halted ​flights to and from Iran last week, in line with US sanctions• Reuters reported earlier this week that the US was set to ⁠grant a one-month US Treasury waiver to allow for flights carrying ‌Shi'ite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq• The ​Iraqi government had sought exemptions for travel related to pilgrimage, ​medical treatment and education• "The Prime Minister appreciates the positive response shown by the US government to Iraqi efforts and its cooperation in granting the requested exemption," the statement said• The US accuses Iranian carrier Mahan Air of transporting Iran's Revolutionary Guards personnel, as well as weapons and drones. (Reporting by Muayad Hameed; Editing by Aidan Lewis) This one's on us. The story doesn't end here. Our correspondents are already on the next chapter. Read everything they file, from $2/week. See Offers