“Air transportation is carried out in accordance with a full comprehensive assessment of the security situation, which is carried out by the airlines together with our specialized structures,” TASS quoted him as saying.
Ryabkov emphasized that the existing flight schedules fully ensure the safety of passengers and airliners.
“We do not believe that any changes are needed in this situation,” the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister added.
Earlier, the Federal Air Transport Agency confirmed that Russian airlines still use Iranian airspace, adjusting routes and flight schedules for security purposes.
On January 8, shortly after taking off from Tehran, the Ukrainian passenger Boeing 737 crashed, killing 176 people. Iran later admitted that the country's air defense system mistakenly shot down an airplane, mistaking it for a cruise missile.
Channel Five reported that Aeroflot began to develop alternative flight routes following the recommendations of the Federal Air Transport Agency.