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Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has denied reports that Tehran plans to respond militarily to recently imposed restrictions on Iranian aviation, according to Press TV.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the council said negotiations were under way with the countries concerned to remove some of the “unlawfully imposed” restrictions on Iranian air travel.
It added that Iran had “numerous non-military options” that could be used against certain airports if necessary.
Iran warns countries over aviation restrictions
The statement followed remarks by council secretary Mohsen Rezaei, who on Wednesday warned neighbouring countries against cooperating with US restrictions on Iranian aviation.
Speaking to Iranian state television, Rezaei said that if countries prevented Iranian aircraft from operating, their own airports would also be unable to handle flights.
On Friday, Mohammad Mokhber, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said: “Either air travel in the region is available to everyone or to no one.” He added that if Iran could not operate flights or receive airport services, other countries in the region would face the same situation.
New US sanctions target Iranian airlines
Earlier this week, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines’ operations worldwide would come to a halt from Sept. 23 under new sanctions.
Under the measures, Iranian flights were barred from operating in regional countries, including Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.
The aviation dispute has emerged amid stalled efforts to end the US war on Iran. Negotiations have remained deadlocked despite a June memorandum aimed at reaching a final agreement, with navigation through the Strait of Hormuz among the outstanding issues.
