Flight Restrictions Continue
BEIRUT: Lebanon has indefinitely extended its ban on flights to and from Iran, with no timeline for resumption, a spokesperson for the Lebanese presidency confirmed.
Decision-Making and Justification
The ban was announced following a ministerial meeting chaired by President Joseph Aoun, attended by key government officials, including the Prime Minister and Ministers of Defense, Foreign Affairs, Interior, and Transport. However, no specific reason for the extension was provided.
Regional Implications
Media reports suggest that Israel has repeatedly accused Hezbollah of using Beirut airport to smuggle weapons from Iran—claims that Lebanon has consistently denied. The indefinite extension of the flight ban adds to ongoing regional tensions.