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UAE Suspends Flights by Iranian Airlines Until Further Notice Following US Sanctions

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority suspended all flights operated by Iranian carriers to and from UAE airports starting September 24, 2026, until further notice. The measure aligns with expanding United States aviation sanctions against Iranian airlines. International travelers and connecting flights face route modifications and longer travel times to avoid Iranian airspace.

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Iraq’s Najaf Airport Suspends All Flights to and from Iran

Najaf International Airport has suspended all incoming and outgoing flights to and from Iran until further notice, effective September 25, 2026. The move follows directives from Iraqi authorities and an earlier cancellation of flights between Tehran, Baghdad, and Muscat by Iran's Civil Aviation Organization.

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UAE Suspends All Iranian Airline Flights Following US Aviation Sanctions

The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority has suspended all flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE effective September 24, 2026, until further notice. The measure follows sweeping US secondary sanctions prohibiting foreign airports from providing landing, refueling, or ticketing services to Iranian carriers. The suspension immediately halts direct air connections between Iranian cities and major UAE hubs, including Dubai.

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US Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Citing Airspace Closures and Flight Cancellations

The U.S. Department of State reiterated its Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Iran, instructing American citizens to depart immediately. The warning highlights rising risks of sudden commercial flight cancellations, airspace closures, and shifting border rules across the region. Travelers were also cautioned that regional transit hubs and airlines are changing schedules and routes on short notice.