Lebanese Government, With U.S. Support, Dismisses Dozens to Crack Down on Hezbollah at Beirut Airport, Iran Flights Suspended

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Published May 10, 2025, 03:15 PM

The Lebanese government has intensified efforts to curb Hezbollah's influence over Beirut's international airport, a known hub for smuggling weapons and cash with alleged Iranian support. According to the Wall Street Journal, the government has overhauled airport security, revoking security clearances linked to Hezbollah and dismissing dozens of airport employees suspected of ties to the group. Flights from Iran to Beirut have been suspended since February as part of these measures. The crackdown, supported by the United States, aims to prevent the transfer of funds and illicit goods through the airport, which Hezbollah has controlled for years.

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ايران اينترنشنال

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Lebanon's new U.S.-backed government has begun sweeping measures to reduce Hezbollah's influence at Beirut International Airport, the Wall Street Journal reported. Lebanese security officials say dozens of staff at the airport suspected of collaborating with Hezbollah have been dismissed. Also, https://t.co/DnlNg2uwex

Joseph Haboush

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Hezbollah has for years controlled Lebanon’s only commercial airport. The country’s new government is trying to take it back, while flights from Iran have been suspended since February.

Aviva Klompas

@AvivaKlompas

According to the Wall Street Journal, Lebanon is finally cracking down on Hezbollah’s grip over Beirut’s airport — a longtime hub for smuggling weapons and cash, often with Iran’s help. The government revoked Hezbollah-linked security clearances and tightened oversight. It’s a https://t.co/2rjdpWjbNh

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Lebanese Government, With U.S. Support, Dismisses Dozens to Crack Down on Hezbollah at Beirut Airport, Iran Flights Suspended

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