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Lebanon banned operations by Iranian airlines on its territory over allegations that terrorist organizations shipped money to Hezbollah via Iran’s civilian operators. Iran retaliated by forbidding Middle East Airlines to land in Iran.

The authorities in Beirut also took other measures, such as more careful screening of flights coming from Iraq and other destinations.

The measures will remain in place for an indefinite period, hampering the area's return to normal life.