The Lebanese Transport Minister reported that he quickly intervened and prohibited the landing of that aircraft.
Israel has allegedly breached the communication network of the control tower at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport and warned an Iranian plane against landing, prompting the aircraft to turn around and return to Tehran, Israeli media reported on Saturday.
According to reports, Israel supposedly hacked into the communications system of the Beirut control tower, warning that it would not allow the landing of a cargo plane from “Qasem Air,” Flight No. QFZ9964, as it was approaching for landing.
Lebanon’s Transport Minister, Ali Hamieh, stated to the Lebanese newspaper “An-Nahar” that the IDF intercepted the radio frequency of the international airport’s control tower and warned that it would attack the airport if an Iranian civilian aircraft on its way to Lebanon landed there.
The minister reported that he quickly intervened and prohibited the landing of that aircraft.
the warning from Israel to Iranian aircraft not to land at Beirut Airport marks a significant escalation in regional tensions, underlining the growing friction between Israel and Iran’s influence in Lebanon. This incident not only highlights the delicate geopolitical balance in the Middle East but also raises concerns about potential ramifications for regional security and diplomatic relations.