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Lebanese President Rejects Foreign Intervention, Defends National Sovereignty

8/13/2025

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly rejected foreign intervention during a meeting with Iranian official Ali Larijani, underscoring the importance of national sovereignty. He criticized Iranian remarks on disarming Hezbollah, insisting that only the Lebanese Armed Forces should wield arms. This dialogue comes on the heels of Lebanon's endorsement of a US-backed initiative to disarm Hezbollah amid escalating tensions with Israel.

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Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War, sparked by Hezbollah's attacks on Israel, resulted in significant casualties and destruction, leading to UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which called for Hezbollah's disarmament. Despite this, Hezbollah maintained over 100,000 rockets. President Joseph Aoun's current stance against foreign intervention reflects Lebanon's historical struggles for sovereignty amid external pressures from the U.S. and Iran, risking further civil unrest.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun firmly rejected foreign intervention during a meeting with Iranian official Ali Larijani, underscoring the importance of national sovereignty. He criticized Iranian remarks on disarming Hezbollah, insisting that only the Lebanese Armed Forces should wield arms. This dialogue comes on the heels of Lebanon's endorsement of a US-backed initiative to disarm Hezbollah amid escalating tensions with Israel.

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