INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of Irans Civil Aviation Organization, announced on Sunday that all flights to Lebanon have actually been
briefly halted up until February 18 due to security conditions at Beiruts Rafic Hariri International Airport, following an official demand
from Lebanese authorities.In light of the remarkable security circumstance in Beirut and the cancellation of all worldwide flights, Lebanese
authorities have asked Iran to suspend its flights until the 18th of February, Pourfarzaneh stated during a press briefing.He emphasized
that Tehran is closely monitoring advancements, adding that it awaits clarity on how the situation will unfold by the defined date.When
questioned about unverified Israeli dangers to down Iranian planes bound for Lebanon, Pourfarzaneh said no written warnings had been gotten
by Iranian authorities on such matter.However, he reiterated that the suspension was strictly based on Lebanons security evaluation,
reflecting Tehrans adherence to diplomatic protocols.The suspension comes amid recent advancements in Lebanon, where the country canceled a
Thursday flight that was supposed to carry Lebanese pilgrims from Tehran to Beirut
With the funeral service of the martyred Resistance Leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah approaching, many are seeing the relocation as affected
by Israel and Washington.Thousands of Lebanese citizens opposed the suspensions on Thursday night by blocking roads causing the BeirutRafic
Hariri International Airport
Demonstrators also required to the streets on Friday and Saturday.A Lebanese source notified AFP on Saturday that Lebanon two times rejected
consent for Iranian flights to land last week
Iranian authorities reportedly urged Lebanon to prioritize national sovereignty and resist external pressures.The circumstance has actually
drawn heavy criticism from both Lebanese residents and political groups within the Arab country.Hezbollah said in a declaration that it
requires that the federal government reverse its choice to ban Iranian planes from landing at Beirut airport and take major steps to prevent
the Israeli enemy from imposing its dictates.Additionally, Pourfarzaneh confirmed that guests stranded at Irans Imam Khomeini International
Airport had actually been accommodated in airport hotels, highlighting Tehrans duty of care to both Iranian and Lebanese citizens.He even
more explained Beiruts airport as risky, promising to restore typical operations when security conditions improve.
