Iran-Lebanon Relations

Muslim countries proud of Hezbollah: Iran’s FM

Iran’s top diplomat also described Hezbollah’s approaches, which involve boosting Lebanese people’s unity, as being in the interest of everyone.

Iran urges independent presidential vote in Lebanon

Ali-Akbar Velayati says only the Lebanese people should elect the country’s new president and foreign sides should not interfere in the election.

Iranian, Lebanese security officials discuss counter-terrorism cooperation

In the meeting Alavi emphasized that Israel is the only regime that benefits from terrorist acts in the Middle East.

Iran diplomatic mission reacts to claims by Lebanese papers

Iran’s embassy in Beirut has said that the election of a president is a domestic issue of Lebanon and has nothing to do with other nations.

‘Iran seeks friendly ties with all regional countries’

A senior Iranian diplomat has voiced Iran’s readiness to cooperate with regional countries to ensure Lebanon’s security, adding that undermining Lebanon's security just benefits the Israeli regime.

Some Mideast countries dream of restoring empires: Iran official

Some regional countries dream of reviving former empires which dominated the Arab countries, and certain countries support terrorism in the region with different motives, said Velayati.

Zarif meets with leaders of Palestinian and Lebanese groups

The representatives of Palestinian and Lebanese groups call on Iran to tap its diplomatic potential to end sectarian strife in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen.

Lebanese media give extensive coverage to FM Zarif’s trip

The Lebanese media have extensively covered a trip by FM Zarif to the country, saying all political groups have welcomed the messages of Iran’s top diplomat for regional states.

Zarif, Nasrallah meet in Lebanon

Zarif and Nasrallah discussed latest regional and international developments and Iran-Lebanon bilateral relations.

Israeli plot against Iran-P5+1 deal defeated: Iran FM

Iran’s foreign minister has called on regional Muslim countries to respond positively to Iran’s invitation to dialog and cooperation to guarantee the interests of regional nations.

Iran nuclear accord benefits whole region: Zarif

The whole region and the friendly, Islamic and Arab countries have all enjoyed the benefits of the accord between Iran and P5+1, said Zarif.

Velayati, Nasrallah discuss issues of mutual interest

The meeting was focused on issues related to the World of Islam, Lebanon and extremism.

Muslims must fully counter Zionist enemy: Iran official

All Muslims should fully tap into their potential and draw up a strategic and overarching plan in a bid to liberate the Al-Aqsa Mosque, said Velayati.

Nuclear deal to boost Iran’s influence in region: Nasrallah

As a result of the deal Iran will become wealthier and more influential, Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah said.

Minister calls for efforts to preserve regional cultural heritage

The Iranian culture chief calls for collective efforts to protect cultural heritage and archeological works of the region from Takfiri terrorists.

Lebanese Speaker says Takfiri terrorism is a plot to overshadow Palestine

At a meeting with the Iranian culture minister, the Lebanese parliament speaker said ISIL has been created to marginalize the question of Palestine.

Zarif meets with British counterpart, Lebanese PM

Zarif and Hammond discussed the latest developments in the Iran nuclear negotiations process as well as the state of bilateral ties.

Lebanese PM asks for Iran’s assistance in settlement of presidency crisis

We hope that Tehran will help the progress of affairs toward ending the political vacuum and election of a new president, said the Lebanese Prime Minister.

IRGC confirms martyrdom of top officer in Israeli airstrike in Syria

The martyred senior officer was in Syria “as a military advisor to help the Syrian government and nation in the fight against Takfiri-Salafi terrorists”.

Iran strongly condemns Israel’s killing of Hezbollah fighters

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the killing of six fighters of Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah by Israel.

Iran strongly condemns fatal bomb attack in Lebanon’s Tripoli

Iran has condemned a grenade attack followed by a bomb blast in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Berri Describes Refusing Iran’s Aid as Unreasonable

Appeals to Lebanon to refuse Iran’s aid to help the Lebanese army with the fight against terrorism are dismissed as illogical by the Lebanese parliament speaker.

Crisis in region aimed at redrawing Mideast map: Nasrallah

Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah is of the conviction that the US uses ISIL as scarecrow to frighten, blackmail and exhaust regional countries to impose its hegemony.

United front needed for anti-terror fight: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says sustainable security and stability must be restored to the Middle East, calling on regional countries to consolidate their unity to put an end to terrorism.

Iran ready to help Lebanon fight terrorists: Shamkhani

A senior Iranian official has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s “all-out support” for the Lebanese political movements and groups, expressing Tehran’s preparedness to help Lebanon fight terrorist groups.

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