Iraq Blocks Iran Airspace Are Factions Challenging US
The management of Najaf International Airport announced the suspension of all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Iran starting at dawn on September 25, 2026. This decision was made based on unofficial official directives as part of Iraqi steps to reduce Iranian influence and prevent an environment conducive to smuggling or the support of Iranian armed factions. The move came after the U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iranian airlines and barred them from refueling and obtaining services, which led to most Iranian flights being diverted from Baghdad Airport to Najaf Airport. These measures are part of a strong Iraqi effort to cut Iranian influence, as the government aims to curb military and economic activities related to Iran within Iraq through security and economic actions. It also emphasizes that Iraqi armed factions are not intervening to lift the siege on Tehran, while sending diplomatic and negotiation signals regarding ending the sanctions and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
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