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AUG 05, 2005 (newstodate): Plans for a new Iraqi airport at Najaf are underway, backed by Iranian fundings.
BAsed on the Iranian loan, the airport may become operational within "a few months", sources say.
The planned airport will serve as a alternate back-up for Baghdad Airport in situations with security curfews.
The Iraqi goventment is also negotiating with Iran over the return of 153 commercial and military aircraft parked there for protection during the first Gulf War.
BAsed on the Iranian loan, the airport may become operational within "a few months", sources say.
The planned airport will serve as a alternate back-up for Baghdad Airport in situations with security curfews.
The Iraqi goventment is also negotiating with Iran over the return of 153 commercial and military aircraft parked there for protection during the first Gulf War.