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Lebanon Declares Iranian Ambassador Persona Non Grata Amid Tensions

3/30/2026

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Lebanon's foreign ministry declared Mohammad Reza Shibani, Iran's ambassador, persona non grata in an unprecedented move.
It demanded his departure by Sunday amid ongoing tensions with Israel.
Protests erupted from Hezbollah and other pro-Iran factions in response to the move.
A Hezbollah official declared Shibani will not leave Lebanon, threatening the Lebanese foreign minister.

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Lebanon's foreign ministry declared Mohammad Reza Shibani, Iran's ambassador, persona non grata in an unprecedented move.
It demanded his departure by Sunday amid ongoing tensions with Israel.
Protests erupted from Hezbollah and other pro-Iran factions in response to the move.
A Hezbollah official declared Shibani will not leave Lebanon, threatening the Lebanese foreign minister.