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Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctions
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Iraq's Najaf airport, a top destination for Shia Muslims, suspended all Iranian flights on Friday, enforcing US sanctions, the airport director told AFP. The post Iraqi holy city suspends Iranian airlines, enforcing US sanctions appeared first on Vanguard News.
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