On 27 September, Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official) attributed to Hikma Movement member Hashim al-Hasnawi a claim that Iranian flights would start at Najaf International Airport on Wednesday, 30 September. It also attributed to him a claim that Iraqi companies would take over aviation and ground-handling services there. These are al-Hasnawi’s reported plans, not an announced airport contract or a confirmed flight resumption.
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official27 Sept, 23:52
“Flights will return from Najaf airport and begin on Wednesday; “Iraqi companies” will take over aviation and ground handling at Najaf airport.”
الرحلات ستعود من مطار النجف الاشرف وستبدأ من يوم الاربعاء؛ هناك "شركات عراقية" ستتولى ادارة الطيران والمناولة في مطار النجف الاشرف
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official28 Sept, 02:11
“Hikma Movement member Hashim al-Hasnawi: Iranian flights will begin at Najaf International Airport on Wednesday.”
عضو تيار الحكمة هاشم الحسناوي: الرحلات الإيرانية ستبدأ في مطار النجف الاشرف يوم الاربعاء
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official28 Sept, 02:15
“Hashim al-Hasnawi: “Iraqi companies” will take over management of Najaf International Airport.”
هاشم الحسناوي: هناك "شركات عراقية" ستتولى إدارة مطار النجف الاشرف
The earlier wording identifies the commercial services at issue more precisely than the later description of managing the airport.