Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad amid US sanctions threat
- New US sanctions targeting Iranian aviation, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, take effect Wednesday.
- Iranian media reported flights to Baghdad and Muscat would be cancelled starting Wednesday under the measures.
- Bessent said Iranian airlines would be "shut down around the world," with fuel and landing services cut off.
- China criticised the sanctions as "illegal unilateral" measures lacking UN Security Council authorisation.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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