Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Friday for meetings with government officials. This visit comes a week after the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, which has heightened tensions in the region.
During his visit, Araghchi met with Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to discuss Iran’s commitment to Lebanon and its support in the face of Israeli aggression. The Iranian foreign ministry released a statement highlighting their pledge to stand by Lebanon during these challenging times.
