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Pro-Iranian Analyst's Remarks Spark Controversy, Prompt Embassy Clarification
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By ספיר ליפקין
First reported by Mako · 6 hours ago
What happened
Pro-Iranian analyst Mehdi Doulat's declaration that "the South is finished" in Lebanon and his criticism of Iranian support prompted the Iranian Embassy in Beirut to distance itself from his remarks, calling them personal opinions.
- 01Pro-Iranian analyst Mehdi Doulat stated "the South is finished" regarding Lebanon.
- 02Doulat questioned Iran's ability to provide support due to restrictions.
- 03The Iranian Embassy in Beirut issued a clarification disavowing his comments.
- 04The embassy stated Doulat's remarks were personal opinions.
- 05Doulat also criticized the Lebanese military and a recent prisoner exchange.
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