Emirates resumes flights to Iraq, cancels flights to Iran

Emirates Airlines announced the resumption of its flights to Iraq starting today, Tuesday, and the cancellation of all its flights to and from Iran on the same day. Emirates Airlines stated in a statement that it "resumes its flights to Iraq today, Tuesday, and cancels all flights to and from Iran today, noting the suspension of flights to the Lebanese capital Beirut until October 15." Emirates Airlines had cancelled all flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Jordan on October 4 and 5 due to tension in the region. Source: National Iraqi News Agency