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Lebanon Rejects $60 Million Iranian Aid Amid Sanctions

10/13/2025

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Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Amani said Lebanon declined $60 million in humanitarian aid from Iran due to international sanctions.
He said the aid could have alleviated Lebanon's severe economic and social crises.
Amani noted United States has not fulfilled its aid promises to Lebanon over the past three years.
He said Iran remains committed to supporting Lebanon but does not negotiate with Hamas, and he questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions.

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Iranian Ambassador Mojtaba Amani said Lebanon declined $60 million in humanitarian aid from Iran due to international sanctions.
He said the aid could have alleviated Lebanon's severe economic and social crises.
Amani noted United States has not fulfilled its aid promises to Lebanon over the past three years.
He said Iran remains committed to supporting Lebanon but does not negotiate with Hamas, and he questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions.