US CONSIDERING SANCTIONS WAIVER FOR FLIGHTS BETWEEN IRAN AND IRAQ'S HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, PERSON WITH DIRECT KNOWLEDGE SAYS

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Considering a sanctions waiver for Iran-Iraq flights indicates diplomatic thaw, trimming energy risk premium at the margin.

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US CONSIDERING SANCTIONS WAIVER FOR FLIGHTS BETWEEN IRAN AND IRAQ'S HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, PERSON WITH DIRECT KNOWLEDGE SAYS

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