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Lebanon Proposes Neutral Talks, Seeks Respectful Ties with Iran

12/10/2025

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Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Raji declined an invitation to visit Tehran.
He proposed talks in a neutral third country.
He said the decision reflects current conditions and does not reject dialogue with Iran.
Raji expressed Lebanon's readiness for constructive relations based on mutual respect and non-interference.
The stance mirrors Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's calls for improved bilateral ties.

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Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Raji declined an invitation to visit Tehran.
He proposed talks in a neutral third country.
He said the decision reflects current conditions and does not reject dialogue with Iran.
Raji expressed Lebanon's readiness for constructive relations based on mutual respect and non-interference.
The stance mirrors Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's calls for improved bilateral ties.