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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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Iraq bars Iran's soccer team plane in Basra
Iraq barred a plane carrying Iran's national soccer team from landing in Basra due to US sanctions.
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