Iran-Lebanon Relations

Iran leader’s advisor: Hezbollah “more vital than daily bread” for Lebanon

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Iran's leader, has reaffirmed the indispensability of Hezbollah in Lebanon’s security and political landscape.

Iran’s ambassador: $60 million in Iranian aid to Lebanon rejected Over sanctions

Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani says the Iranian people offered humanitarian assistance worth $60 million to Lebanon, but the Lebanese government declined to accept it due to international sanctions and political sensitivities.

Iran security chief warns Israel of “harsh lesson” in the event of a new aggression

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has told reporters in Beirut that Tehran is “prepared for all scenarios” amid speculations that the Zionist regime could launch a new aggression against the Islamic Republic.

President Pezeshkian advocates for enhanced Iran-Lebanon relations

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has expressed his hope that Tehran and Beirut could elevate their ties based on principles of truth and justice.

Iranian National Security chief meets Hezbollah leader in Beirut before returning home

The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, met with Ali Larijani, the newly-designated Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and his accompanying delegation on Thursday during Larijani’s visit to Lebanon.

Larijani reaffirms Iran’s support for Lebanon’s unity and resistance

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has underlined Tehran’s commitment to Lebanon’s unity, independence, and resistance during a visit to Beirut.

Iran security chief: Resistance movements enjoy significant political maturity

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that Hezbollah and the resistance movements possess a very good level of political thinking, and they are not in need of guardians.

Iran says Israel behind abduction of its diplomats in Lebanon 43 years ago

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the Islamic Republic holds the Zionist regime responsible for the abduction and hostage-taking of four Iranian diplomats in Lebanon more than four decades ago and continues to seriously pursue the matter through relevant international channels.

Iran says it supports Lebanon’s territorial integrity against Israel

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, emphasized the Islamic Republic’s support for Lebanon’s territorial integrity against the Israel's occupation and expressed hope that, under the new regional and Lebanese circumstances, a new chapter of respectful relations between Iran and Lebanon based on mutual interests would begin.

‘Lebanon is tired of others’ wars’: President tells Iranian speaker

Iranian parliament speaker was told by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that “Lebanon is tired of others’ wars, and the unity of the Lebanese is the best way to confront any loss or aggression”.

Iran says to attend Hezbollah chief’s funeral at highest level

Iran has announced it will participate at the highest level in the funeral ceremony for former Secretary General of Hezbollah, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah,.

Iran, Lebanon say ready for ‘constructive talks’ to resume passenger flights

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, and his Lebanese counterpart, Yousseff Rajji, say they are ready to address issues surrounding the cancellation of civilian flights from Tehran to Beirut.

Iran condemns Israeli threat against passenger plane, calls on Lebanon to remove restrictions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baqaei, condemned Israel’s threats against an Iranian passenger plane carrying Lebanese citizens, calling it a clear violation of international law and Lebanon’s sovereignty.

Iranian ambassador urges Lebanon to resolve issue of flight restrictions wisely

The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon has urged Lebanese officials to resolve the issue of restrictions on flights from Iran to the Arab country.

Sheikh Naim Qassem appointed as Iran Leader’s representative in Lebanon

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has appointed the Secretary General of Hezbollah resistance movement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, as his official representative in Lebanon.

Iranian FM congratulates Aoun on his election as Lebanese President

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has in a message congratulated Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon’s new President. Araghchi posted the message on his Arabic X account. He also congratulated the Lebanese people on having a new president.

Iran Air ready to resume flights to Lebanon after ceasefire

The spokesperson for Iran Air, announced the airline’s readiness to resume flights to Beirut, Lebanon, once a ceasefire is established amid the Israeli regime’s relentless aggressions against the Arab country.

Iran treats 500 victims of Lebanon pager explosions

Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi says Iranian medical teams have performed 1,500 surgeries to treat 500 victims of the pager explosions in Lebanon perpetrated by Israel.

Ayatollah Khamenei expresses deep solidarity with Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended a heartfelt message of solidarity to the resilient and war-affected people of Lebanon.

Senior aide says conveyed Ayatollah Khamenei’s message of support for resistance to Syria, Lebanon

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has stated he conveyed Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's message to the Syrian president and Lebanon's parliament speaker regarding support for resistance as well as the nations of both countries.

Iran’s speaker visits Beirut’s neighborhood destroyed in Israel attack

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has visited ruins of buildings demolished by Israeli airstrikes in southern suburbs of Beirut.

Iranians hold countrywide rallies against Israel

Iranians hold nationwide rallies to condemn the Israeli regime’s atrocities against the people of Lebanon and Gaza.

Iranians express solidarity with Lebanon over deadly pager blasts

A group of Iranians gathered outside Lebanon's embassy in Tehran, in solidarity with the Lebanese people following the recent deadly explosions across the Arab country that saw more than two dozen killed and thousands injured.

Iran gov’t spokesperson: Israel’s terrorism disgusting

Iran’s Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has condemned pager and walkie-talkie detonations in Lebanon, saying that the Zionist regime’s terrorism is disgusting.

Iran airlifts dozens of injured people from Lebanon for medical treatment

Ninety-five people injured in the device explosions in Lebanon are being transferred to Iran for further treatment, Pirhossein Koulivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, has said.

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