Iranian flights to Baghdad and Muscat are cancelled as of midnight local time, with Iranian aviation officials negotiating alternatives ahead of new US sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry. Local reporting says Baghdad and Muscat airports will no longer accept Iranian flights, and that negotiations are underway on rerouting some traffic.
Tasnim reports that flights destined for Baghdad may be redirected to Iraq’s Najaf Airport, with authorities still negotiating. ISNA likewise reports cancellations and says discussions with Oman are ongoing regarding the Muscat-bound flights.
The outlets frame the move as occurring in advance of sanctions scheduled to come into force, with negotiations focusing on destination changes rather than continued direct service. The reported timeline links the cancellations directly to the effective start of the US measures affecting Iranian aviation operations.
