Iraqi Airways resumed direct flights to Iran on Thursday, ending a seven-month suspension that began in early March amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, the state-run Iraqi News Agency reported. The national carrier will operate regular daily flights from Najaf International Airport to Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan.
The resumption followed efforts by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Transport Minister Wahab al-Hasani after completing necessary regulatory and technical requirements, the airline said. Iraqi Airways had suspended flights to Iran in early March as a precautionary measure following the outbreak of the conflict.
The airline said restoring the routes aims to facilitate passenger travel and expand Iraq's regional air connections, particularly for religious, medical and educational purposes.
