Lebanon extends suspension of flights from and to Iran, Lebanese presidency says

Iran says in turn it will not allow Lebanese flights to land until its own flights are cleared to land in Beirut

Members of the Lebanese army walk, as supporters of Hezbollah attend a protest organised by them against what they said was violation of national sovereignty, near Beirut international airport, Lebanon, Feb 15, 2025. REUTERS/Emilie Madi

Lebanon has extended the suspension of flights to and from Iran, the Lebanese presidency said following a cabinet meeting on Monday, without clarifying the period of the extension.

Lebanon halted an Iranian flight to Beirut last week after the Israeli military accused Tehran of using civilian aircraft to smuggle cash to Beirut to arm the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Iran said in turn it would not allow Lebanese flights to land until its own flights were cleared to land in Beirut