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Lebanon Rejects Iranian Ambassador Amid Israeli Strikes

3/25/2026

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Lebanon revoked approval of Iranian ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani, declaring him persona non grata.
The move follows Iran's alleged diplomatic violations.
Israel intensified operations by bombing southern Beirut and the Mieh Mieh Palestinian refugee camp, causing civilian casualties.
The Israeli military says the strikes target Hezbollah, and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says a security zone south of the Litani River is being established, hindering Lebanese residents' return.

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Lebanon revoked approval of Iranian ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani, declaring him persona non grata.
The move follows Iran's alleged diplomatic violations.
Israel intensified operations by bombing southern Beirut and the Mieh Mieh Palestinian refugee camp, causing civilian casualties.
The Israeli military says the strikes target Hezbollah, and Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says a security zone south of the Litani River is being established, hindering Lebanese residents' return.