Iran's security chief says Tehran will not use force over airline sanctions

Maj. Gen. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, told ISNA that Iran would not respond militarily to U.S. sanctions on its airlines and is negotiating with the countries concerned to lift some restrictions, rejecting reports that Tehran would shut regional airspace.

Why this matters. The statement walks back the threat against regional aviation and signals Tehran is choosing negotiation over escalation on flights while the Hormuz talks continue.