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Iran says envoy will remain in Beirut, defying order to leave
Lebanon's expulsion of the Iranian ambassador faces resistance from Hezbollah and Amal, raising doubts about government enforcement amid ongoing political tensions.
- Iran insists its ambassador to Lebanon will remain in Beirut despite being declared persona non grata by Lebanese authorities.
- The dispute comes amid ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel, heightening tensions between the Lebanese government and Iran-backed forces.
- Lebanon ordered ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Shibani to leave by March 29, citing violations of diplomatic norms due to his comments on internal Lebanese politics.
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BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Iran defied Lebanon’s expulsion order against its ambassador on Monday, saying it will stay, further escalating tensions in a country already under intense scrutiny…
·Calhoun, United States
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Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political tensions soar
Iran has refused Lebanon’s order to expel its ambassador, and the standoff adds to rising tension as Hezbollah and Israel fight. On Monday, Iran says its embassy stays active and its ambassador keeps working in Beirut. Lebanon had set a…
Iranian envoy defies expulsion order, refuses to leave Lebanon in challenge to Beirut
Declared persona non grata, ambassador says he will stay in line with Hezbollah and parliament speaker; move highlights Lebanon’s weakness and risks escalation if authorities attempt arrest
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Total News Sources26
Leaning Left5Leaning Right6Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution35% Center, 35% Right
Bias Distribution
- 35% of the sources are Center, 35% of the sources lean Right
35% Right
L 30%
C 35%
R 35%
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