Lebanon Extends Flight Suspension to Iran After Security Concerns
Lebanon has decided to extend its suspension of flights to and from Iran, though officials have not specified how long the measure will remain in place. The decision, announced Monday, follows growing security concerns surrounding Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport.
The move was confirmed after a ministerial meeting led by President Joseph Aoun, which included Lebanon’s prime minister and key ministers responsible for defense, foreign affairs, interior, and transport. Discussions focused on airport security and steps to prevent potential threats in the surrounding area. Officials also reaffirmed that existing safety protocols for aircraft inspections would remain strictly enforced.
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Last week, Lebanon’s Civil Aviation Authority adjusted the schedules of several flights, including those from Iran, citing security precautions. Initially, the measure was set to last until February 18. The decision followed claims by Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, who alleged that Iran’s Quds Force had used civilian flights to transfer funds to Hezbollah.
Hezbollah supporters responded with protests from Thursday to Saturday, blocking roads near the airport and other parts of Beirut, calling the restrictions a response to Israeli pressure. On Sunday, Hezbollah called for the Lebanese government to reverse the flight suspension, stating that the move amounted to “compliance with the enemy’s dictates” and urging authorities to resist foreign interference.
