Iran's SNSC Rules Out Military Response to Regional Flight Bans

The clarification follows threats from Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to the Supreme Leader, who warned that regional airspace must be open to all or none. This rhetoric emerged as US sanctions pressure led airports in the UAE and Iraq—including Najaf, Erbil, and Sulaimaniya—to suspend services for Iranian carriers. While flights to Oman have ceased and only a few operate to Iraq, Tehran continues to maintain connections to Turkey, China, Pakistan, Thailand, and Russia.