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EXCLUSIVE: US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, source says

US moves to lift sanctions on Iran‑Najaf flights, promising revenue for airlines and easing pilgrim travel.

By · Published September 28, 2026  23:52 UTC · Updated September 29, 2026  02:24 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: US moves to lift sanctions on Iran‑Najaf flights, promising revenue for airlines and easing pilgrim travel.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Washington is moving to grant a limited sanctions waiver that would permit commercial flights between Iran and Iraq’s holy city of Najaf. The step could restore revenue for airlines and ease travel for pilgrims, while reducing the leverage of U.S. sanctions on Tehran.

The Jerusalem Post reports the Donald Trump administration is weighing this narrow exemption after internal deliberations. Iran International cautions that shrinking air links have raised costs and strained regional ties, suggesting the waiver aims to reverse that trend.

Al Jazeera notes flights have already resumed as Tehran protests U.S. curbs, while Reuters supplies the exclusive source for the pending waiver. Details on the waiver’s duration, conditions and impact on broader sanctions remain undisclosed.

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What flight route does the proposed sanctions waiver cover?

The waiver would allow commercial flights between Iran and Iraq’s city of Najaf.

Which U.S. administration is evaluating the waiver?

The Donald Trump administration, according to The Jerusalem Post.

What key details about the waiver are still unknown?

The exact terms, duration and effect on broader sanctions have not been disclosed in the coverage.

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