Iran on Saturday banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, according to local media. This comes weeks after Israel allegedly attacked Lebanon with pager attacks, killing at least 39 people. In other news, India slammed Bangladesh over the attacks on Hindu temples during the ongoing Durga Puja festival. The Ministry of External Affairs expressed concerns about the attack on a Puja mandap in Dhaka's Tanti Bazar, and theft at the revered Jeshoreshwari Kali temple at Satkhira. It further called them,&nbsp;"deplorable events" in a statement.&nbsp;

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Iran on Saturday banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, according to local media. This comes weeks after Israel allegedly attacked Lebanon with pager attacks, killing at least 39 people.

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Weeks after Israel allegedly hit Lebanon with pager attacks, Iran on Saturday (Oct 12) banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, local media reported.&nbsp;

"The entry of any electronic communication device, except mobile phones, in flight cabins or...in non-accompanied cargo, has been banned," ISNA news agency reported, citing the spokesman for Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation Jafar Yazerlo.

This comes three weeks after pagers and walkie-talkies were allegedly used to attack Lebanon, targeting members of the Iran-allied Hezbollah group. The attack claimed&nbsp;the lives of at least 39 people.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, nearly 3,000 people were injured in the attack, which Iran and Hezbollah blamed on Israel, including Tehran's ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani.

<h2>Dubai-based airline banned pagers, walkie-talkies</h2>

Earlier this month, Dubai-based airline Emirates also banned pagers and walkie-talkies on board its planes.

Tensions in West Asia have increased in the past weeks, which started after the Hamas militant&nbsp;group attacked Israel in October last year, which further led to conflict with Iran's proxies including Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen.

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Iran hit Israel with some 200 ballistic missiles to retaliate against the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader. Following this, Israel has vowed to retaliate.&nbsp;

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that the response will be &nbsp;"deadly, precise, and surprising".

<h2>IDF tells 22 Lebanon villages to evacuate</h2>

Earlier in the day, the Israel&nbsp;Defense Forces (IDF) ordered the residents of 22 south Lebanon villages to evacuate to areas north of the Awali River.

It further warned the residents “not to return” to their homes as troops continue fighting Hezbollah in the area.

<h2>'Do not return to your homes': IDF warns&nbsp;</h2>

Israeli forces continue to “target Hezbollah posts in or near your villages,” military spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X. He added, “For your own protection, do not return to your homes until further notice. Do not go south; anyone who goes south may put his life at risk.”

<h2>UN peacekeepers warn against 'catastrophic' regional conflict</h2>

A spokesperson for UN peacekeepers in Lebanon said that he feared an Israeli escalation against Hezbollah in the country’s south could soon be triggered out of control.&nbsp;

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This risks “turning very soon into a regional conflict with catastrophic impact for everyone,” UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told news agency AFP. He further called for a diplomatic solution.&nbsp;

<h2>No food entered in northern Gaza: UN&nbsp;</h2>

Earlier today, the United Nations food agency said that no food aid had entered northern Gaza since October 1, the Guardian reported citing the Associated Press.

The World Food Programme (WFP) said that the primary border crossing into the war-ravaged area had been closed for about two weeks and warned that Israel’s ongoing ground operation has impacted disastrously on food security for thousands of Palestinian families.&nbsp;

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Weeks after Israel allegedly hit Lebanon with pager attacks, Iran on Saturday (Oct 12) banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, local media reported. "The entry of any electronic communication device, except mobile phones, in flight cabins or.

Weeks after Israel allegedly hit Lebanon with pager attacks, Iran on Saturday (Oct 12) banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, local media reported. "The entry of any electronic communication device, except mobile phones, in flight cabins or...in non-accompanied cargo, has been banned," ISNA news agency reported, citing the spokesman for Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation Jafar Yazerlo. This comes three weeks after pagers and walkie-talkies were allegedly used to attack Lebanon, targeting members of the Iran-allied Hezbollah group. The attack claimed the lives of at least 39 people. Meanwhile, nearly 3,000 people were injured in the attack, which Iran and Hezbollah blamed on Israel, including Tehran's ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani. Dubai-based airline banned pagers, walkie-talkies Earlier this month, Dubai-based airline Emirates also banned pagers and walkie-talkies on board its planes. Tensions in West Asia have increased in the past weeks, which started after the Hamas militant group attacked Israel in October last year, which further led to conflict with Iran's proxies including Lebanon, Iraq, Syria and Yemen. Also read: Explained: How were the deadly Hezbollah pager explosions carried out in Lebanon? Iran hit Israel with some 200 ballistic missiles to retaliate against the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader. Following this, Israel has vowed to retaliate. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that the response will be "deadly, precise, and surprising". IDF tells 22 Lebanon villages to evacuate Earlier in the day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ordered the residents of 22 south Lebanon villages to evacuate to areas north of the Awali River. It further warned the residents “not to return” to their homes as troops continue fighting Hezbollah in the area. 'Do not return to your homes': IDF warns Israeli forces continue to “target Hezbollah posts in or near your villages,” military spokesman Avichay Adraee said on X. He added, “For your own protection, do not return to your homes until further notice. Do not go south; anyone who goes south may put his life at risk.” UN peacekeepers warn against 'catastrophic' regional conflict A spokesperson for UN peacekeepers in Lebanon said that he feared an Israeli escalation against Hezbollah in the country’s south could soon be triggered out of control. Watch | Lebanon's Pager Blast: Pagers detonate across Lebanon, wounding nearly 3,000 × This risks “turning very soon into a regional conflict with catastrophic impact for everyone,” UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told news agency AFP. He further called for a diplomatic solution. No food entered in northern Gaza: UN Earlier today, the United Nations food agency said that no food aid had entered northern Gaza since October 1, the Guardian reported citing the Associated Press. The World Food Programme (WFP) said that the primary border crossing into the war-ravaged area had been closed for about two weeks and warned that Israel’s ongoing ground operation has impacted disastrously on food security for thousands of Palestinian families. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran bans pagers, walkie-talkies on flights after attacks in Lebanon

A Norwegian linked to the detonation of communication devices used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been reported missing, prompting authorities to issue an international arrest warrant, police said Thursday.

Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) confirmed to AFP that it had sent an international notice, without identifying the man.

Oslo Police last week opened an investigation into a Norwegian man's alleged links to the blasts.

"A missing persons case has been opened and we have issued an international search for the person," Mari Elise Bunaes Myhrer of the Oslo Police told broadcaster NRK.

Hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies detonated across Lebanon last week, killing at least 39 people and wounding nearly 3,000 in an attack widely blamed on Israel, which has refused to comment.&nbsp;

Bulgarian authorities opened an investigation after Hungarian website Telex reported that Norta Global -- a company registered in Bulgaria by a Norwegian -- had imported the devices and then delivered them to Hezbollah.&nbsp;

Bulgaria's National Security Agency (SANS) later said the company had nothing to do with the delivery of the exploding devices, but Oslo Police said they had opened a "preliminary investigation into the information that has emerged".

Norta Global, founded in April 2022 by Rinson Jose, last year declared revenue of 650,000 euros ($725,000) for consulting activities outside the European Union.&nbsp;

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The company told the Verdens Gang newspaper last week that he has been on an overseas work trip since September 17 and that they had not been able to reach him.

The pagers and walkie-talkies exploded as their users were shopping in supermarkets, walking on streets and attending funerals, plunging the country into panic.

The United Nations said Friday that the detonation of the hand-held communication devices could constitute a war crime.

The war in Gaza began after the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures that include hostages killed in captivity.

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Of the 251 hostages seized by militants, 97 are still held in Gaza, including 33 the Israeli military says are dead.

Israel's retaliatory military offensive has killed at least 41,534 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, according to figures provided by the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.&nbsp;

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A Norwegian linked to the detonation of communication devices used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been reported missing, prompting authorities to issue an international arrest warrant, police said Thursday.

A Norwegian linked to the detonation of communication devices used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been reported missing, prompting authorities to issue an international arrest warrant, police said Thursday. Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) confirmed to AFP that it had sent an international notice, without identifying the man. Oslo Police last week opened an investigation into a Norwegian man's alleged links to the blasts. "A missing persons case has been opened and we have issued an international search for the person," Mari Elise Bunaes Myhrer of the Oslo Police told broadcaster NRK. Hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies detonated across Lebanon last week, killing at least 39 people and wounding nearly 3,000 in an attack widely blamed on Israel, which has refused to comment. Bulgarian authorities opened an investigation after Hungarian website Telex reported that Norta Global -- a company registered in Bulgaria by a Norwegian -- had imported the devices and then delivered them to Hezbollah. Bulgaria's National Security Agency (SANS) later said the company had nothing to do with the delivery of the exploding devices, but Oslo Police said they had opened a "preliminary investigation into the information that has emerged". Norta Global, founded in April 2022 by Rinson Jose, last year declared revenue of 650,000 euros ($725,000) for consulting activities outside the European Union. Also read: Iran MP alleges pager blast could be behind president Ebrahim Raisi's death The company told the Verdens Gang newspaper last week that he has been on an overseas work trip since September 17 and that they had not been able to reach him. The pagers and walkie-talkies exploded as their users were shopping in supermarkets, walking on streets and attending funerals, plunging the country into panic. The United Nations said Friday that the detonation of the hand-held communication devices could constitute a war crime. The war in Gaza began after the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures that include hostages killed in captivity. Watch | Iranian MP Links Pagers Blast To Ex-Iran President Raisi's Death × Of the 251 hostages seized by militants, 97 are still held in Gaza, including 33 the Israeli military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military offensive has killed at least 41,534 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, according to figures provided by the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Norway sends international search notice for man linked to Lebanon device blasts

In one of the deadliest attacks across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel had established a shell company in Hungary, posing as an international pager producer, the New York Times reported citing&nbsp;intelligence officers.

The company manufactured ordinary pagers for various clients, however, the devices sent to Lebanon contained explosive batteries.&nbsp;

Tuesday's blasts reportedly&nbsp;claimed the lives of at least nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured nearly 3,000 others, when the pagers blasted&nbsp;simultaneously across Lebanon.&nbsp;

The coordinated blasts are said to be the&nbsp;result&nbsp;of a months-long operation by Israel targeting members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.&nbsp;

<h2>5000 pagers imported &nbsp;</h2>

Lebanese security sources told Reuters that Israel's Mossad spy agency had planted explosives in 5000 pagers imported by Hezbollah from Taiwan.

The pagers had the labels of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, however, the Taiwanese company denied manufacturing the explosive devices.&nbsp;

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Instead, they alleged that the pagers were produced by BAC Consulting KFT, a European company based in Budapest, Hungary, which had been granted the right to use Gold Apollo's brand name.

According to the New York Times report, Israel had set up at least two additional shell companies to conceal the identities of intelligence officers involved in creating the pagers.&nbsp;

The devices were being sent to Lebanon from 2021 in small numbers, and the orders increased with time.&nbsp;

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Before the pagers attack happened, Israel reportedly&nbsp;informed US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin that a military operation would take place in Lebanon, and did not provide specific details.&nbsp;

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had previously&nbsp;warned members not to carry cell phones, as Israel could use them to track the group's movements.&nbsp;

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In one of the deadliest attacks across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel had established a shell company in Hungary, posing as an international pager producer, the New York Times reported citing intelligence officers.

In one of the deadliest attacks across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday, Israel had established a shell company in Hungary, posing as an international pager producer, the New York Times reported citing intelligence officers. The company manufactured ordinary pagers for various clients, however, the devices sent to Lebanon contained explosive batteries. Tuesday's blasts reportedly claimed the lives of at least nine people, including an eight-year-old girl, and injured nearly 3,000 others, when the pagers blasted simultaneously across Lebanon. The coordinated blasts are said to be the result of a months-long operation by Israel targeting members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. 5000 pagers imported Lebanese security sources told Reuters that Israel's Mossad spy agency had planted explosives in 5000 pagers imported by Hezbollah from Taiwan. The pagers had the labels of Taiwan-based Gold Apollo, however, the Taiwanese company denied manufacturing the explosive devices. Also read: Here's what we know about Budapest-based company linked to Hezbollah pagers Instead, they alleged that the pagers were produced by BAC Consulting KFT, a European company based in Budapest, Hungary, which had been granted the right to use Gold Apollo's brand name. According to the New York Times report, Israel had set up at least two additional shell companies to conceal the identities of intelligence officers involved in creating the pagers. The devices were being sent to Lebanon from 2021 in small numbers, and the orders increased with time. Watch | Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon | Nasrallah vows retaliation against Israel × Before the pagers attack happened, Israel reportedly informed US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin that a military operation would take place in Lebanon, and did not provide specific details. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah had previously warned members not to carry cell phones, as Israel could use them to track the group's movements. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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