Iranian Foreign Ministry Responds Firmly to Lebanese Presidential Remarks on Regional Interference

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to recent remarks by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, calling for a focus on what he termed Lebanon's "real enemy." Araghchi rejected the accusations directed at Tehran, noting that the Lebanese statements portray Iran as directly responsible for the country's crises, and asserted that Iran has not used Lebanon as a tool for political bargaining. This response follows a televised interview in which the Lebanese President emphasized the rejection of foreign interference and delivered a firm message regarding Lebanese sovereignty. These developments occur amidst growing discussions on restricting security and military decisions to official Lebanese state institutions.