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# IRAQ: Private Groundhandlers Halt Iranian Airline Services
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/iraq-private-groundhandlers-halt-iranian-airline-services/
- Published: 2026-09-23T17:21:01.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T17:21:01.000Z
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: Iraq, Iran, sanctions, Groundhandling, Iran war

BAGHDAD, Iraq

- Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation Authority bear no responsibility for non-reception of Iranian aircraft.
- Civil Aviation Authority grants approvals on reciprocity basis with Iran under international aviation laws.
- Private non-governmental ground handling companies refused post-landing and pre-takeoff services to Iranian airlines over US sanctions fears.
- Iraqi airports lease space to private handlers for fees without interfering in airline contracts.

**Sources:**

- [Ina](https://ina.iq/ar/local/274312-.html?ref=insideaviation.news)
- [Rudaw](https://www.rudaw.net/english/categories/iran/1079421?ref=insideaviation.news)