Protests gathered near Basra airport against Iraq's enforcement of U.S. aviation sanctions on Iran
Large crowds gathered near Basra International Airport on 26 Sep 2026 to protest the Iraqi government's suspension of flights to and from Iran in compliance with U.S. aviation sanctions. Demonstrators surrounded a grounded Iranian aircraft and voiced opposition to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al‑Sudani's decision.
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- 26 Sep 2026 · 14:10 UTC
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- 26 Sep 2026 · 14:10 UTC
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