Thursday, June 5, 2025

Hezbollah leader meets Iranian FM in Beirut


Naim Qassem stressed his commitment to Lebanon’s "progress, stability, sovereignty, and the expulsion of occupation from its territory." Hezbollah head Naim Qassem met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beirut on Wednesday, according to the Iranian-backed terrorist group.

According to a Hezbollah statement cited by Lebanon’s LBC TV outlet, Qassem thanked the Islamic Republic for its regional influence and its support for Palestinian “resistance” groups. Qassem was also said to have emphasized his commitment to Lebanon’s “progress, stability, sovereignty, and the expulsion of occupation from its territory.” 

During the Beirut meeting, which reportedly was focused on “regional developments,” Araghchi stressed “the importance of bilateral relations with Lebanon and reiterated the Islamic Republic of Iran’s commitment to supporting Lebanon economically, politically and socially, based on mutual respect and enhanced cooperation between the two countries.”(Ed note: This Araghehi is the same man who is also conducting negotiations with the USA every week.)  (Read more)