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Lebanon Extends Iranian Ambassador's Stay Despite Previous Expulsion Order

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.

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What happened

  1. 01Lebanon extended Iranian ambassador Shibani's stay despite earlier expulsion order.
  2. 02Shibani was declared persona non grata for interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs.
  3. 03Hezbollah supported Shibani's refusal to leave Lebanon.
  4. 04Extension granted for six months as a private citizen, not official ambassador.
  5. 05Anti-Hezbollah factions accuse Lebanese leadership of yielding to Iranian pressure.
  6. 06Critics warn this signals a troubling future for Lebanon's sovereignty.
Translated and summarized by baba from Behadrei Haredim, the latest report. Read Behadrei Haredim’s original

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