Lebanon expels Iranian envoy, becomes third Gulf nation to act against Tehran
India Today
Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was formally conveyed after Secretary-General Abdul Sattar Issa summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires in Beirut, Tawfiq Samadi Khoshkho. The ministry confirmed that Sheibani must leave Lebanese territory no later than March 29.
In a clear sign of deteriorating ties amid the Middle East conflict, Lebanon has expelled Iran’s envoy and ordered him to leave by March 29. The fallout comes against the backdrop of a crisis, where clashes involving Israel, Iran and Hezbollah have pushed Lebanon into a volatile position.
Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was formally conveyed after Secretary-General Abdul Sattar Issa summoned Iran’s charg d’affaires in Beirut, Tawfiq Samadi Khoshkho. The ministry confirmed that Sheibani must leave Lebanese territory no later than March 29.
At the same time, Beirut recalled its own ambassador from Tehran for consultations, citing Iran’s breach of diplomatic norms and established practices between the two countries.
Lebanon’s decision is not an isolated move. Several countries in the Gulf region has stepped up action against Iranian diplomats.
Qatar recently expelled multiple Iranian officials, including military and security attachs, following a strike on its Ras Laffan gas facility. Similarly, Saudi Arabia declared five Iranian diplomats persona non grata after a series of missile and drone attacks on its territory.
The diplomatic fallout comes as Lebanon steps up pressure on Hezbollah and Iranian-backed networks operating within its borders. Tensions surged after Hezbollah launched rockets towards Israel on March 2, claiming it was avenging the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
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