Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a visit to Beirut on Friday, stated that he had come to express Iran's support for Lebanon. He reported fruitful discussions with President Najib Mikati and Speaker Nabih Berri, during which they exchanged views on recent events.
In his press conference, Araghchi expressed confidence that the crimes of Israel would fail and that the Lebanese people would emerge victorious.
He clarified that Iran's actions against Israel were defensive measures, in accordance with United Nations laws, targeting only military and security installations without harming civilians.
His presence in Beirut, despite the city being under bombardment, demonstrated Iran's full commitment to Hezbollah. Lastly, he announced that consultations with other countries were ongoing to achieve a ceasefire, while respecting the rights of the Lebanese people.
During the meeting, the Iranian minister reaffirmed his country’s "commitment to Lebanon and its support in the face of Israeli aggression".
Araghchi also emphasized the need to intensify collective diplomatic efforts at regional and global levels to "halt Israel's aggression against Lebanon and its ongoing actions against Palestinians".
Present at the meeting were Tawfiq Samadi, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Embassy in Beirut, along with the accompanying Iranian delegation. On the Lebanese side, the meeting included the Prime Minister's advisors: former Minister Nicolas Nahas, Ambassador Botros Assaker, and Mr. Ziad Mikati.
Following the discussions at the Grand Serail, the Iranian minister proceeded to Ain al-Tineh to meet with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. He is also scheduled to meet with several members of Parliament at the Iranian embassy later.
In his press conference, Araghchi expressed confidence that the crimes of Israel would fail and that the Lebanese people would emerge victorious.
He clarified that Iran's actions against Israel were defensive measures, in accordance with United Nations laws, targeting only military and security installations without harming civilians.
His presence in Beirut, despite the city being under bombardment, demonstrated Iran's full commitment to Hezbollah. Lastly, he announced that consultations with other countries were ongoing to achieve a ceasefire, while respecting the rights of the Lebanese people.
During the meeting, the Iranian minister reaffirmed his country’s "commitment to Lebanon and its support in the face of Israeli aggression".
Araghchi also emphasized the need to intensify collective diplomatic efforts at regional and global levels to "halt Israel's aggression against Lebanon and its ongoing actions against Palestinians".
In his meeting with PM Mighati, FM @Araghchi stressed the need for intensifying collective diplomatic efforts at regional and global levels to make the world understand that stopping Israel's aggression against #Lebenon and its continuing genocide of Palestinians is a shared…
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Present at the meeting were Tawfiq Samadi, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Embassy in Beirut, along with the accompanying Iranian delegation. On the Lebanese side, the meeting included the Prime Minister's advisors: former Minister Nicolas Nahas, Ambassador Botros Assaker, and Mr. Ziad Mikati.
Following the discussions at the Grand Serail, the Iranian minister proceeded to Ain al-Tineh to meet with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. He is also scheduled to meet with several members of Parliament at the Iranian embassy later.
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