Iran reaffirms support for Lebanon's right to defend itself against Israel

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei reaffirmed Tehran's support for Lebanon's right to defend itself against Israel, stressing that such a right cannot be exercised without adequate military and defense capabilities. "We believe...

Familiarity helps Yu Kisang pick Lebanon apart

JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) - Yu Kisang inflicted major damage to Lebanon to star in Korea's upset of the West Asian contenders in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Group Phase on Sunday night and that didn't happen by chance. One of the tournament's first-timers...

Lebanon Sliding Into A New Civil War: Thousands Of Hezbollah Supporters On The Streets

Thousands of Hezbollah supporters took to the streets of Lebanon on Thursday evening to protest against the latest government decision regarding weapons. In the northeastern city of Baalbek, demonstrators waved Hezbollah flags and attacked the...

Iran security chief visits Iraq, Lebanon amid Hezbollah tensions

TEHRAN: The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, will visit Iraq and Lebanon in a three-day diplomatic trip. State television confirmed Larijani’s departure on Monday, marking his first foreign visit since assuming...

Disarming Hezbollah: Stability for Lebanon or Advantage for Israel?

The Lebanese government has again stepped in the stormy waters of disarmament, this time with cabinet approval of the US backed proposal to collect arms of all armed groups in Lebanon, including Hezbollah. Even though Washington and certain...

Lebanon… and its Approval of the American Paper’s ‘Objectives’

The recent cabinet sessions of the Lebanese government were anything but easy; they were a turning point that redefined the domestic balance of power and resolved momentous questions that had not been debated since the end of the civil war. That...

Israel establishes new military outpost in S. Lebanon despite ceasefire

BEIRUT, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli army is building a new military post in southern Lebanon, which could bring the total number of positions it holds in the border area to six, according to Lebanese security sources and eyewitnesses. A...

Lebanon: Hezbollah Confronts Disarmament Decision with 'Measured Objection’

Lebanon’s “duo”, Hezbollah and Amal parties, approach with “realism” the government’s decision to bring weapons under the state’s control and end all armed presence across Lebanese territory. Despite the escalatory rhetoric that pro-Hezbollah...

Gulf offers Lebanon funds if Hezbollah disarms

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE are dangling reconstruction and investment funds for Lebanon — but only if the crisis-plagued country can put forward a plan to disarm Hezbollah, with the US offering to act as an intermediary. Once Tehran’s most...

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Iran’s top security official heads to Iraq, Lebanon amid Hezbollah disarmament talks

The head of Iran’s top security body, Ali Larijani, will visit Iraq on Monday before heading to Lebanon, state media said, amid a major push from the Lebanese government to disarm the Hezbollah terror group, which is backed by Tehran. “Ali...

Recreation Coordinator in Lebanon set to retire at end of the month

LEBANON — A beloved Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Lebanon is set to retire at the end of the month after 29 years of service. Sandra Tremblay, who goes by “Sandy,” will be officially retiring on Aug. 31 after joining the town in 1996....

Iran’s Larijani Visits Iraq And Lebanon Amid Hezbollah Tensions

Ali Larijani, newly appointed head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is set to visit Iraq and Lebanon this week as regional tensions rise over plans to disarm Hezbollah, Iran’s key ally in Lebanon. According to state media, Larijani...

Netanyahu credits Israel for changes in Lebanon

by Naharnet Newsdesk 11 August 2025, 14:10 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has noted that what is currently happening in Lebanon is due to Israel’s war on Hezbollah last year. “The new Lebanese government is speaking of disarming...

IOF lose vehicle during south Lebanon operation: Israeli media

A vehicle belonging to the Israeli occupation forces was stolen during an operation in southern Lebanon. Israeli media reported on Monday that an autonomous vehicle belonging to the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) was stolen during a military...

Iran’s security chief to visit Iraq and Lebanon amid Hezbollah disarmament row

Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani is visiting Iraq and Lebanon to sign a bilateral security agreement and discuss Beirut’s plan to disarm Hezbollah. Tehran has strongly opposed the move read more Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s top...

Israeli machine gunfire targets outskirts of Aitaroun border town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar correspondent

Lebanon’s historic move to disarm Hezbollah: Challenges and hope for sovereignty

The Lebanese Cabinet’s recent decision to task the national army with drafting a comprehensive plan to manage all weapons within Lebanon marks an unprecedented and historic moment in the country’s troubled political landscape. For the first time,...

Larijani Announces “Very Important” Security Deal with Iraq, Says He Will Carry Iran’s Message to Lebanon

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, says that a security agreement between Iran and Iraq is currently being drafted and will be signed soon. Larijani said on Monday, before embarking on a regional tour to Iraq and...

Lebanon's Interior Minister from Tripoli: All parties must refrain from actions that could disrupt security

Speaking from Tripoli, Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar called for a civilized electoral process, urging all parties to refrain from any actions that could disrupt security. He emphasized that security forces will not tolerate...