Iran bans electronic communication devices on flights Except for mobile phones

Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation has announced a ban on bringing electronic communication devices, such as pagers and walkie-talkies, into airplane cabins or checked baggage, except for mobile phones.

Airlines like Emirates and others in the region implemented similar restrictions following last month's explosion in Lebanon involving Hezbollah's communication devices, the Organisation wrote on X, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.  

Emirates Airlines announced a similar ban on October 4. The restrictions apply to all aircraft departing to, from, or transiting through Dubai. Any prohibited devices found will be confiscated by the police. Moreover, Lebanon's Civil Aviation Authority has also prohibited the carrying of walkie-talkies and pagers on board aircraft.  

The reason for these measures stems from an incident on the evening of September 17, when personal pagers belonging to thousands of Hezbollah members exploded. As a result, at least 4,000 people were injured, and 12 individuals, including an 8-year-old child and the son of a Hezbollah leader, lost their lives. Lebanon's Ministry of Information has labeled the incident as "Israeli aggression". 

Hezbollah has also announced that it is conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the events. On September 18, Lebanon experienced multiple detonations of other devices, including walkie-talkies and household electronics, resulting in injuries to over 600 people. 

Previously, a phone exploded in the hands of a Moscow resident during an incident involving the detonation of equipment in Lebanon.

By Naila Huseynova