A poster of slain Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri, killed following Israeli strikes on targets in Iran, is set up at a Tehran square on June 16, 2025. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP)
As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, rising insecurity and closed airports have left many Lebanese feeling uncertain about the days ahead. A source at the Lebanese Foreign Ministry told L’Orient Today that “due to all airports being closed, travel by land is the only remaining option — however, it is very risky, especially for long distances between cities.” Read more Missiles and drones in Lebanese skies: What are the risks? "Our embassy in Iran has issued a general advisory requesting Lebanese citizens to stay in their cities for safety, particularly if they are in smaller towns or remote areas,” the source said. “It is important to stay put and avoid unnecessary movement for now as the situation is still not clear.” Emergency contact numbers have been circulated for coordination. The source confirmed...
As the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, rising insecurity and closed airports have left many Lebanese feeling uncertain about the days ahead. A source at the Lebanese Foreign Ministry told L’Orient Today that “due to all airports being closed, travel by land is the only remaining option — however, it is very risky, especially for long distances between cities.” Read more Missiles and drones in Lebanese skies: What are the risks? "Our embassy in Iran has issued a general advisory requesting Lebanese citizens to stay in their cities for safety, particularly if they are in smaller towns or remote areas,” the source said. “It is important to stay put and avoid unnecessary movement for now as the situation is still not clear.” Emergency contact numbers have been circulated for coordination. The source...
