Lebanese authorities are set to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday after a deputy commander with the UN peacekeeping force in the country was injured during an attack on a convoy taking him to the airport.

Hezbollah supporters have been blocking the road to the country's only airport for two consecutive nights over a decision barring two Iranian planes from landing in Beirut.

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said one of its vehicles was set on fire during the Friday night incident, which injured outgoing deputy force commander Chok Bahadur Dhakal as he was returning home.

"We demand a full and immediate investigation by Lebanese authorities and for all perpetrators to be brought to justice," the peacekeeping force said in a statement.

An AFP journalist saw smoke billowing from the charred husk of a vehicle emblazoned with the UN peacekeeping logo, with the army deployed nearby.

The Lebanese army pledged to take firm action against those behind the attack,........

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