An Iranian passenger carrying luggage leaves Najaf International Airport after arriving on an AVA Airlines flight, in Najaf, Iraq, Sept. 23, 2026. (Credit: Alaa Al-Marjani/Reuters)
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program to allow for flights carrying Shiite 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 U.S. Treasury Department waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly to and from the Shiite holy city of Najaf for one month, with a more permanent waiver then potentially coming into place.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is considering a limited waiver to its Iran sanctions program to allow for flights carrying Shiite 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 U.S. Treasury Department waiver would allow Iraqi Airways to fly to and from the Shiite holy city of Najaf for one month, with a more permanent waiver then potentially coming into place.
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