Lebanese President Blames Iran as Tehran Warns of Israeli Threat Amid Escalating Mideast Tensions]
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun voiced frustration with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in an interview with CNN, stating that the Lebanese people are “fed up” with the war. Aoun directly blamed Iran for the situation in his country, prompting an immediate rebuke from Iran’s foreign minister, who challenged him to “save Lebanon from your real foe, Mr. President” – widely interpreted as a reference to Israel.
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