IRNA quoted Iran’s ambassador to Iraq as saying officials are in talks and a new decision on flight arrangements is likely soon. He said roughly 12,000–13,000 passengers travel daily on Iran Air services between the two countries. Earlier reports said Iraq is negotiating with the US for exemptions for some airports from US aviation sanctions targeting firms that do business with Iran Air.

On Sept. 27 Iran's foreign minister said Tehran will not yield to the United States on its stipulated conditions. Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on whether Iran's conditions are met; any progress hinges on their implementation and Iran will not compromise. He said Tehran has been notified of Washington's initial reaction but has not received specific details from mediators, and is awaiting the mediators' final position before deciding.

TRUMP said arrests in the UK near RAF Fairford were a good thing and that the US had long monitored certain suspects and has apprehended them.