Lebanon blocks Iranian plane from airspace following Israeli threats

Lebanon's Ministry of Transport instructed an Iranian aircraft to avoid entering its airspace after Israel warned Beirut's air traffic control that "force" would be employed if the plane attempted to land, according to a source at the ministry who spoke with Reuters.

Earlier, Intelli Times reported that Israel infiltrated Beirut's control tower, warning it would block the landing of Iranian Qeshm Air flight QFZ9964. The plane has since canceled its landing and is returning to Iran.