
Najaf International Airport announced the resumption of Iranian flights through the airport after a suspension that lasted for several days due to US sanctions imposed on Tehran, with a gradual increase in flight traffic expected in the coming days.
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Najaf International Airport announced the suspension of Iranian flights last September 25 as part of the tough US sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Najaf International Airport announced, on Saturday, the resumption of Iranian flights through the airport, after a halt following the US sanctions imposed on Tehran.
Najaf International Airport published on social media platforms the schedule of arriving and departing flights for Sunday, and indicated that it is “witnessing the resumption of a number of Iranian flights after a suspension that lasted for several days.”
It is expected that "Iranian flight traffic will witness a gradual and upward increase in the coming days, according to airline schedules," according to a statement from Najaf International Airport.
The airport announced the suspension of Iranian flights last September 25, as part of the severe US sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic.

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