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Iran denies military retaliation over regional aviation restrictions
Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has officially denied reports that the country plans military retaliation against nations imposing aviation restrictions. The council clarified that while military action is not planned, Iran is pursuing serious diplomatic negotiations to lift what it terms 'illegal' flight suspensions.
The restrictions follow US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement that Iranian airlines would be shut down globally due to secondary sanctions, targeting fuel, landing, and ticketing services. Several regional neighbors, including the UAE, Iraq, Oman, Georgia, and Azerbaijan, have already suspended or restricted Iranian airline operations.
In response, Iranian officials have warned of non-military countermeasures. Mohammad Mokhber, an advisor to the Supreme Leader, stated that if Iran is barred from regional airspace, it will not permit other regional countries to operate flights either. Despite the sanctions, flights to countries such as China, Turkey, Malaysia, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Afghanistan remain operational.
Entities
ICAO · International Civil Aviation Organization · Iran · Iranian Parliament · Mohammad Mokhber · Mohsen Rezaei · National Security Council of Iran · Scott Bessent · Supreme National Security Council of Iran · United States
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- [● 10 SOURCES] Iran may implement non-military reciprocal measures against certain airports. contrapunto.com · nuevodia.com.ve · bhaskarlive.in · www.antaranews.com · www.socialnews.xyz · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Iran is engaged in diplomatic negotiations to lift regional flight restrictions. contrapunto.com · nuevodia.com.ve · bhaskarlive.in · www.antaranews.com · www.socialnews.xyz · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Iran denies plans to use military force in response to regional flight suspensions. contrapunto.com · nuevodia.com.ve · bhaskarlive.in · www.antaranews.com · www.socialnews.xyz · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] If Iran is unable to operate flights in the region, it will not allow other regional countries to do so. virdar.ir · contrapunto.com · nuevodia.com.ve
- [● 3 SOURCES] Several countries, including Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq, and Oman, have suspended or restricted Iranian airline operations. contrapunto.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Iranian airlines will be shut down globally due to sanctions. bhaskarlive.in · contrapunto.com · www.antaranews.com · www.socialnews.xyz · yespunjab.com · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flights to Turkey, Malaysia, China, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Afghanistan remain operational despite US sanctions. www.cnbcindonesia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iraq has suspended all flights to and from Najaf International Airport involving Iran. www.cnbcindonesia.com · virdar.ir