Iran warns Iraq against inspecting planes

Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Danaeifar has warned against the consequences of Iraq’s inspection of a Syria-bound Iranian cargo plane, saying Tehran would reciprocate the move in case of its recurrence, Press TV reports.

On October 2, Iraq stopped and inspected a Damascus-bound Iran Air cargo plane from Tehran upon the illegal request of the US, but allowed it to continue as no prohibited items were found on board.

“What Iraq did regarding the inspection of the planes bound for Syria is not in accordance with the diplomatic norms between the two countries and runs counter to the two states’ security agreements and air transportation treaty,” Danaeifar told reporters on Sunday.