OriginalSourceNaharnetLebanonLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished14:22 UTCSourceNaharnetLebanonLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished14:22 UTC
“Rubio: Why would we negotiate Lebanon with Iran?”
“U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed Tuesday that Lebanon is a sovereign country and that Washington would not negotiate with Iran over it. “Why would we negotiate Lebanon with Iran? What does Iran have to do with Lebanon?”
Rubio vows no negotiations with Iran over Lebanon
Key points
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Lebanon is sovereign and not to be negotiated with Iran.
- Rubio emphasized talks should be with Lebanon's government, not Tehran.
- He singled out Hezbollah as contributing to Lebanon's troubles.
- Rubio said the Lebanese government, President Aoun, and the Lebanese Armed Forces are the proper interlocutors.
- Iran has urged ceasefire-related positions, linking its stance to Lebanon but Rubio rejected Iran as a negotiating partner.
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