Najaf

Najaf is a city in Iraq and a major center for Shia Islam, home to the Imam Ali Shrine, one of the most important religious sites in the world.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a reported US decision to grant a sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Najaf.

Latest on Najaf

• US to grant sanctions waiver for flights between Iran and Iraq’s Najaf, source says

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