Iran’s Ambassador Defies Expulsion, Deepening Lebanon’s Political Rift

Iran’s ambassador to Lebanon has refused to leave after being declared persona non grata. He says he will stay in line with Hezbollah and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. The expulsion order prompted four Shiite ministers to boycott a cabinet meeting. Hezbollah officials have vowed to ignore the order and prevent the ambassador’s departure. If authorities try to arrest him outside the embassy, it could spark a serious confrontation. The standoff highlights Beirut’s limited power and the challenge of curbing Iranian influence.

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