Iran envoy, Lebanon’s speaker hold talks on bilateral ties, regional issues
Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon and the Arab country’s Parliament speaker discussed a range of issues during a meeting on Wednesday, amid western-fueled tensions over the disarmament of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah.
According to IRNA, Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Amani and Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reviewed the latest political developments in Lebanon and the region, bilateral relations, and Israel’s repeated violations of a ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah.
After the meeting, Amani said that the meeting was held within the framework of his ongoing consultations with Lebanese officials.
The Iranian ambassador emphasized Iran’s support for Lebanon’s independence and its commitment to preserving the country’s unity and territorial integrity.
Amani added that the meeting also addressed prospects for Iran’s participation in Lebanon’s reconstruction process and support for the Lebanese people. He further said the two sides discussed the resumption of direct flights between Iran and Lebanon via Iranian or Lebanese airlines, a move that could facilitate travel for tourists, students, and businesspeople between the two countries.
Foreign-instigated tensions between Tehran and Beirut have increased in recent months over Lebanon’s decision to disarm Hezbollah under pressure from Israel and the United States.
Hezbollah has long been defending Lebanese soil against Israel’s frequent acts of aggression.