Iran Denies Any Military Retaliation Over Recent Air Restrictions

Tehran's foreign ministry issued a statement on Wednesday rejecting reports that Iran was preparing a military retaliation after several countries imposed new airspace restrictions on Iranian flights. The spokesperson emphasized that Iran remains committed to diplomatic channels and does not intend to use force in response to the measures.
The air restrictions, announced earlier this week by a coalition of nations citing safety concerns, limited Iranian aircraft from entering certain regional air corridors. While the move heightened tensions, Iranian officials stressed that the restrictions do not justify any armed action.
By publicly denying any retaliation plans, Iran aims to reassure both domestic and international audiences that it will not escalate the situation militarily, and it calls for dialogue to resolve the airspace dispute.
The statement also noted that Iran will continue to monitor the situation closely and respond through appropriate diplomatic means if its national interests are threatened.