Lebanon closes airspace over 'regional developments'

AFP , Tuesday 1 Oct 2024

Lebanon's Transport Minister Ali Hamieh said the country was closing its airspace for two hours at least Tuesday, citing "regional developments" as Iran launched a missile attack on Israel.

Rafik Hariri international airport
File Photo: An aerial shows a view of Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut. AFP


"In consideration of the regional developments, the airspace will be closed to air traffic for two hours," Hamieh said in a statement on X, adding that "the resumption of flights will be evaluated later

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