What Happened
Tehran Pursues Diplomatic Channels Amid US Sanctions
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has denied reports that Tehran plans to respond militarily to recent restrictions imposed on Iranian aviation. The council stated that negotiations are underway to remove some of the restrictions, and warned that non-military measures against some airports remain possible. The denial comes after the US imposed new sanctions on Iranian airlines, barring them from operating in regional countries. The situation was first reported by Press TV.