Exclusion in protest for the decision not to grant a landing permit on two Iranian aircraft – clashes between protesters – security forces
Dozens of supporters of Hezbollah ruled out the highway leading to Beirut International Airport yesterday Thursday In protest on the decision not to grant a landing permit on two Iranian aircraft, According to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA in English, Ani in French).
Waving yellow flags of Hezbollah and portraits of the former leader of the movement Hassan Nasrala – It was burst into an Israeli blow to a beir suburb in late September – young people burned tires and interrupted traffic on the highway, a French agency’s photographer found. Other protesters ruled out the entrance of the international airport and adjacent streets, according to Ani.
All Roads Leading to Rafic Hariri International Airport in the Lebanese Capital of Beirut Are Currently Blocked, as Clashes Occur Between the Lebanese Army and Hezbollah Supporters Who Are Protesting and Attemnding to Storm the Airport. This follows a mahan air Flight from Iran… pic.twitter.com/O8729yz62i
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On -the -spot rushed powerful forces of the police and the army. Video published on social media platforms show clashes between protesters and security forces.
Airport official told AFP that the Ministry of Transport has asked the administration of Beirut International Airport to inform Iranian airline Mahan Air that It cannot accept its two flights to the Lebanese capital, without clarifying reasons.
The first flight was scheduled to take place on Thursday and the second Friday, the official who spoke on condition of not being named. ‘The two flights were postponed for next week’, Complete.
In a statement to the Iranian Mehr News Agency, Said Saladri, Managing Director of the International Airport “Imam Khomeini” of Tehran, reports that ‘Today’s (yesterday) A flight to Beirut was scheduled. “But the Lebanese authorities did not give the required permit.
Clashes Between Hezbollah Supporters & #Lebanon ARMY TO REOPEN AIRPORT Road After Authorities Ban #Iran Flights from Landing. #Israel Accused Hezbollah of Smuggling Cash from Iran Via Airport.pic.twitter.com/ctfrwaptwn
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On Wednesday the Colonel Avihai manrepresentative of the Israeli Army for the Arabic -speaking audience, accused the power Al -short of the guards of the Iran revolution and the Hezbollah that they used Beirut International Airport to carry by commercial flights Money intended for the equipment of the Lebanese movement.
Israel has accused Hezbollah of using the only Lebanon International Airport for Transfer of weapons from Iran. The Shiite movement and the Lebanese government reject the charges.
❗️🇮🇷🇱🇧⚔ – Lebanon Protests at Beirut International Airport
Traffic on the Road to Beirut International Airport was Halted Due to Protests Against the Prevention of Iranian Planes from Landing.
Demonstrators, Showing Support for Hezbollah and Iran, Blocked the Assad Highway… pic.twitter.com/0931hu8xch
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