Iran's Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged Iraq to lift remaining flight restrictions caused by US sanctions and fully restore normal air travel between the two countries. The ministry condemned Washington's "illegal and inhumane" efforts to disrupt Iran's trade and air transport, calling on Baghdad to adopt an "independent and responsible approach." While flights between Najaf and Iran partially resumed on Monday, services at Baghdad, Erbil, and Sulaimaniyah airports remain suspended, as foreign ground-handling companies fear US sanctions. The US ban, which took effect on September 23, targets companies doing business with Iranian airlines, leading to a 42% drop in flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport.