Lebanese President says Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip amid talks with Israel
President Joseph Aoun stated that Iran is using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States, while direct talks between Lebanon and Israel continue in Washington.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Iran is using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States.
Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, according to the South China Morning Post. Lebanese officials have also been holding direct talks with Israel aimed at a separate agreement on ending hostilities, but Beirut appeared sidelined after the deal announcement, reported by english.aawsat.com.
Dawn reported that Aoun vowed Lebanon will not surrender any territory to Israel and said the talks are intended to guarantee Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory. Dawn also reported that Lebanon signed a US‑backed framework agreement with Israel aimed at securing peace between the two nations.
GDELT reported that Aoun said Lebanon's future should be decided by its own people, not by Iran or Israel; that Lebanon can work with Iran but will not accept Iran telling it what to do; and that there is no military solution and both sides must negotiate to end the conflict.
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