Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced on October 2, 2026, that the U.S. Treasury has approved a waiver allowing Iranian flights to Iraq. The waiver facilitates travel for religious pilgrimage purposes, a significant event for many Iranians. Secretary Scott Bessent of the U.S. Treasury approved the exemption. This decision addresses a long-standing request from Iraq to accommodate the influx of Iranian pilgrims. The move is expected to ease travel restrictions for Iranians visiting holy sites in Iraq. Further details regarding the scope and duration of the waiver were not immediately available. This development signals a potential easing of tensions related to travel between Iran and Iraq.