Lebanon reopens its airspace after exchange of fire between Israel and Iran
by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 June 2025, 11:50
Lebanon reopened its airspace on Saturday morning, hours after closing it due to the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran.
Lebanon's Ministry of Public Works and Transport apologized to passengers whose flights were delayed, saying it had closed the airspace late Friday for the safety of travelers.
The airspace was reopened at 10 a.m. (0700 GMT) on Saturday.
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by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 June 2025, 11:50 Lebanon reopened its airspace on Saturday morning, hours after closing it due to the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Works and Transport apologized to passengers whose flights were delayed, saying it had closed the airspace late Friday for the safety of travelers. The airspace was reopened at 10 a.m. (0700 GMT) on Saturday.
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