Iran has urged Iraq to lift recent restrictions on commercial flights following the reimposition of U.S. sanctions, a demand that comes amid growing tensions between the two neighboring countries. The move highlights deepening diplomatic friction, as Tehran accuses Baghdad of siding with Washington’s economic pressures. With regional stability at stake, the dispute over air travel could further complicate Iraq’s balancing act between its allies. The call underscores how sanctions ripple beyond their intended targets, testing long-standing relationships in the process.
Iran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.
