US Sanctions Force Iran Football Team to Enter Iraq by Land via Shalamja

Iraqi authorities barred an Iranian national team plane from landing in Basra due to US sanctions, forcing the delegation to travel overland via the Shalamja border crossing. The incident highlights the extraterritorial impact of US sanctions on civilian travel and sports diplomacy, though the specific aircraft or airline involved is not named.

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