Lebanon extends suspension of flights to and from Iran

Final week, Lebanon’s Civil Aviation Authority introduced a brief rescheduling of sure incoming flights, together with these from Iran, citing precautionary measures to make sure the protection of the airport. The rescheduling was set to final till 18 Feburary.

The choice to halt Iranian flights got here after Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee accused Iran’s Quds Drive of utilizing civilian flights by Beirut’s airport to smuggle funds for Hezbollah.

In response, Hezbollah supporters staged protests from Thursday to Saturday, blocking roads resulting in the airport and different elements of Beirut. They condemned the flight restrictions as an act of submission to Israeli stress.

On Sunday, Hezbollah referred to as on the Lebanese authorities to reverse the choice, denouncing it as “compliance with the enemy’s dictates.” The group additionally urged authorities to take a agency stance towards exterior interference in Lebanon’s sovereignty.