Iran FM Rejects Lebanon's ‘Intervention’ Charge, Tells President To Focus On ‘Real Foe’ Amid Israeli Attacks
Iran FM Rejects Lebanon's ‘Intervention’ Charge, Tells President To Focus On ‘Real Foe’ Amid Israeli Attacks Published By, Last Updated: June 06, 2026, 11:34 IST
Iran FM Rejects Lebanon's ‘Intervention’ Charge, Tells President To Focus On ‘Real Foe’ Amid Israeli Attacks Published By, Last Updated: June 06, 2026, 11:34 IST Iran FM Abbas Araghchi rebukes Lebanon President Joseph Aoun over claims of Iranian meddling, urges him to confront Lebanon's real foe amid Israel Hezbollah tensions. Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File photo) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday urged Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to “save Lebanon from its real foe," sharply pushing back against criticism from Beirut over Iran’s alleged interference in Lebanese affairs. In a post on X, Araghchi responded to remarks by Aoun, who had recently accused Iran of meddling in Lebanon’s internal politics amid escalating regional tensions involving Israel, Hezbollah and the United States.
“Based on Mr. Aoun’s comments, one would think it’s Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebanese and bombing his country on daily basis… Save Lebanon from your real foe, Mr. President," Araghchi wrote. Based on Mr. Aoun’s comments, one would think it’s Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebanese and bombing his country on daily basis.Had Lebanon been bargaining chip for Iran, we’d have a deal long ago. Save Lebanon from your real foe, Mr. President. Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 6, 2026 The exchange highlights growing friction between Tehran and Beirut at a time of heightened instability across the Middle East, where multiple ceasefire arrangements remain fragile and sporadic military activity continues.
Lebanese leaders have increasingly accused external actors of using the country as a geopolitical bargaining chip, particularly as Israel-Hezbollah hostilities persist in southern Lebanon and cross-border strikes continue to cause casualties and displacement. Iran, a key backer of Hezbollah, has repeatedly defended its regional role, saying it supports Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability while opposing what it describes as Israeli aggression in the region. Araghchi’s remarks come amid broader regional escalation, with US strikes on Iranian-linked targets and Iranian claims of retaliatory actions further intensifying tensions across the Gulf and eastern Mediterranean. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Devanshe Pandey Senior Sub-Editor Devanshe Pandey is a journalist with over six years of experience decoding the fast-moving worlds of politics and global affairs.
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