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The United States has removed sanctions previously imposed on Iraq's Fly Baghdad airline and two of its aircraft. The U.S. Treasury Department had designated the airline in January 2024, alleging it supported Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its proxy groups in the region.

However, the Treasury Department's website now indicates the sanctions have been lifted following an administrative reconsideration process. A U.S. Treasury official, speaking anonymously, stated that Fly Baghdad "has demonstrated major changes to their operations such that their listing is no longer warranted." The official emphasized that this decision does not signify a shift in U.S. policy towards Iran, the IRGC, or designated terrorist organizations.

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FBA (Fly Baghdad Airlines) has demonstrated major changes to their operations such that their listing is no longer warranted.

Despite the lifting of sanctions on the airline, the U.S. Treasury maintains its restrictions against Basheer Abdulkadhim Alwan al-Shabbani, who was previously identified as the company's owner. The initial sanctions were part of a broader U.S. strategy following President Donald Trump's actions against Iran.

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not indicative of any shift in US policy toward the Government of Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Qods Force, any designated terrorist organization, or any person who supports or acts on behalf of any of these.