Lebanon extends suspension of flights to and from Iran

18/2/2025 7:16

The Lebanese government decided on Monday to extend the suspension of flights to and from Iran, without clarifying the duration of the extension.



According to a statement from Lebanon's presidency, the decision was made during a ministerial meeting chaired by President Joseph Aoun, with the participation of the prime minister and ministers of defense, foreign affairs, interior, and transport. The discussions centered on security developments at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport and measures to enhance safety in the surrounding area.



The Lebanese government also reaffirmed that all existing security procedures for aircraft inspections would remain in place, instructing airport security to ensure full compliance with the necessary protocols.