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Lebanon Extends Iranian Ambassador's Stay Despite Previous Expulsion Order
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First reported by Kan News · 2 hours ago
What happened
Lebanon extended the stay of Iran's ambassador Mohammad Reza Shibani for six months as a private citizen, despite previously declaring him unwelcome and ordering his expulsion. The decision, seen as yielding to Iranian pressure, has drawn criticism from anti-Hezbollah factions in Lebanon.
- 01Lebanon extended Iranian ambassador Shibani's stay despite earlier expulsion order.
- 02Shibani was declared persona non grata for interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs.
- 03Hezbollah supported Shibani's refusal to leave Lebanon.
- 04Extension granted for six months as a private citizen, not official ambassador.
- 05Anti-Hezbollah factions accuse Lebanese leadership of yielding to Iranian pressure.
- 06Critics warn this signals a troubling future for Lebanon's sovereignty.
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