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Iraq Denies Landing Access to Iran's Football Team Due to US Sanctions

  • Iraq barred a plane carrying Iran's national soccer team from landing at Basra airport.
  • The decision was made by the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority.
  • The barring is reportedly related to US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines.
  • The plane carrying the Iranian football team returned without landing.
  • The incident occurred on November 10.

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