Iraqis hold rallies protesting suspension of flights with Iran

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Rallies in the Iraqi shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala protested Baghdad’s suspension of direct flights between Iran and Iraq, reportedly made at the Trump administration’s request. The demonstrations reflect public opposition to the travel restrictions and their political context.

TEHRAN – Large numbers of people held protests in the shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala to express their strong opposition to the Iraqi government’s decision to suspend direct flights between Iran and Iraq at the Trump administration’s order.