US considering sanctions waiver for Iran-Iraq Najaf flights, source says
A person with direct knowledge said the Treasury waiver could allow Iraqi Airways flights to Najaf for one month, with a longer waiver possible.
Sept 28 (Reuters) — US President Donald Trump's administration is considering a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program to allow for flights carrying Shi'ite Muslim religious pilgrims between Iran and Iraq, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. The source, who is involved in the deliberations, said the US Treasury Department waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly to and from the Shi'ite holy city of Najaf for one month, with a more permanent waiver then potentially coming into place. com;)