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The Geopolitician

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Lebanese Economic Cell Convenes Amid Rising Tensions

Lebanon forms an economic cell to address fuel and wage issues as regional tensions rise, affecting business stability.

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Business conditions in Lebanon are deteriorating as the government forms an economic cell to address rising fuel and wage issues, while regional tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz add to the instability.

In this briefing Iranian airlines · United Arab Emirates · Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani · Strait of Hormuz · Iran · United Nations · Tarek Mitri · Joseph Aoun · Nawaf Salam · Lebanese government

Disruption

  • Logistics

Iranian flights to UAE halted amid sanctions

Iranian airlines have been barred from flying to the United Arab Emirates due to compliance with U.S. sanctions, as reported by Iranian media and An-Nahar. The ban took effect at midnight, leading to the cancellation of all flights operated by Iranian carriers to the UAE. This move is part of the UAE's adherence to U.S. sanctions against Iran.

Impact Logistics and aviation sectors face disruptions due to halted flights between Iran and the UAE.

Sources: Leb Economy ↗, An-Nahar النهار ↗

Trade

  • Energy
  • Logistics

80 nations demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Eighty countries have called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, condemning Iran and its Houthi allies for disrupting international trade and energy security, An-Nahar reports. The joint statement, delivered by Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani at the UN, highlights the threat to international security and navigation rights posed by Iran's actions in the strait.

Impact Energy importers and logistics firms face continued risks from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗

Politics

  • Public sector
  • Finance

Economic cell to address fuel and wage issues

Lebanon's government has formed an economic cell to address pressing issues like fuel prices, wages, and transportation allowances, according to An-Nahar. The cell, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri, will hold its first meeting on Friday. The initiative comes in response to increasing living pressures and involves key ministers and economic bodies. This step follows discussions led by General Labor Union head Bechara Asmar, with support from President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

Impact Public-sector employers and employees face potential changes in wages and transportation allowances.

Watch The economic cell's first meeting is scheduled for Friday. · 25 September 2026

Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗

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