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Iran calls on Iraq to lift flight restrictions, reject US ‘economic terrorism’

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has called on Iraq to lift restrictions on air travel between the two countries, calling on Baghdad to confront US “economic terrorism and sedition” and restore normal flights in the interests of both nations.

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Senior cleric blasts submission to US as Iraq given one-month Iran flight waiver

A senior Iraqi cleric has condemned Baghdad’s decision to prevent Iranian aircraft from landing at Iraqi airports as submission to US bullying.

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US throwing cuba's tourism sector on verge of collapse

Cuba’s tourism industry has long been a major source of revenue for Havana but it is facing collapse today.

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Iraqi resistance group vows to down ‘hostile’ aircraft after US-led forces’ pullout deadline

The Iraqi resistance group Kata’ib Hezbollah vows to shoot down any ‘hostile’ aircraft after the September 30 withdrawal deadline for the US-led coalition.

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If Iran’s oil sales and security are not guaranteed, neither are anyone else’s: Parliament speaker

Qalibaf warns of reciprocal consequences for the countries seeking to disrupt Iran’s oil sales and undermine its security.

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Iraqi flag carrier resumes flights to Iran amid US sanctions threats

Iraqi Airways has resumed its flights between Najaf and Iranian airports amid new US sanctions on Iran’s aviation sector.

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US aviation sanctions endanger health of Iranians: Rights body

Iran’s High Council for Human Rights (HCHR) has strongly condemned the United States’ recent move to expand sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s aviation industry.

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