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The Iraqi government is currently engaged in intensive discussions with the American side aimed at obtaining an exemption for several of its airports from the measures imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department concerning Iranian flights. This confirmation came today, Saturday, amidst Baghdad's efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and meet humanitarian needs. A statement issued by the Prime Minister's Media Office clarified the details of these endeavors, noting that the American measures target Iranian airline flights to airports in the region's countries, including Iraqi airports. Consequently, direct dialogue with Washington seeks to exempt certain local airports, which would allow the resumption of these flights. Baghdad justifies this exception based on urgent humanitarian considerations, such as the need for medical treatment and education, as well as religious pilgrimages and serving civilian interests. In a broader context, the statement affirmed the Iraqi government's commitment to de-escalating regional situations, warning that the continuation of crises would further complicate the scene. Baghdad called on all concerned parties to engage in constructive dialogue and serious negotiations to reach sustainable solutions that would end the ongoing crises and conflicts, thereby ensuring the realization of the interests of all nations and peoples in the region.
