KelvinD
Really.
Explained like this... QR8261 went northbound through the Tehran FIR not the Baghdad FIR.
Likewise QR40 is following the standard route southwards through Tehran FIR with QR246 following behind.
And yes operations through the Baghdad FIR are prohibited by the GCAA and Qatari CAA - with the exception of flights landing in Iraq.
So a tip from a knowledgeable man, check your facts first!