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United Pilot Barred From Israel Over Social Media Support for Iran
United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian, of Iranian descent, is banned from flying to Israel after expressing support for the Iranian regime and Hezbollah on social media. The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism alerted security and transportation agencies, leading to the flight ban.
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- 01United Airlines pilot Sina Amjadian is banned from flying to Israel due to social media posts.
- 02Amjadian reportedly expressed support for the Iranian regime, Revolutionary Guards, and Hezbollah.
- 03The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism provided information to security agencies.
- 04Transportation Ministry officials confirmed flights with Amjadian as crew will be denied landing.
- 05The pilot is of Iranian descent.
Flights with Amjadian as crew will not be allowed to land in Israel.
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