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Iraq seeks US exemption from ban on Iranian flights

Iraq is seeking a US exemption from a ban on Iranian flights as Washington warns regional allies and Tehran rules out military retaliation.

By · Published September 28, 2026  00:34 UTC · Updated September 28, 2026  00:34 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Iraq is seeking a US exemption from a ban on Iranian flights as Washington warns regional allies and Tehran rules out military retaliation.
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One official waiver request is before Washington: Iraq is seeking a US exemption from an expanding ban on Iranian flights. Baghdad’s appeal follows concerted American pressure, as a US official recently toured countries across Europe and the Middle East to warn governments against maintaining ties with Iran.

Yet the aviation restrictions have stopped short of triggering armed confrontation. Tehran's non-military stance leaves potential countermeasures open while regional capitals assess the American warnings.

Current statements do not specify whether Washington will approve Baghdad's waiver request or enforce the flight restrictions uniformly across Middle Eastern routes.

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Questions people are asking

What is Iraq requesting regarding flights to Iran?

Iraq is seeking an exemption from the United States to bypass a ban on Iranian flights.

Has Iran threatened military retaliation over the flight restrictions?

No. Iran's Supreme National Security Council issued a statement addressing possible responses but explicitly denied any plans for military retaliation.

What diplomatic steps has the US taken regarding Iran?

A US official toured nations across Europe and the Middle East to warn governments against ties with Iran.

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