Why it matters:
Baghaei’s statement highlights the provocative Israeli move that challenges international law and threatens civilian air travel, while also stressing the need for decisive international intervention.
What they're saying:
Baghaei called the Israeli threat a violation of international law and Lebanon’s sovereignty.
He urged global bodies, including the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), to act against the Israeli regime’s dangerous behavior.
Earlier, Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, noted that two weekly flights from Iran to Beirut were canceled, leaving Lebanese travelers stranded in Tehran, and criticized the Lebanese government for seeking alternative arrangements.
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