Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani Affirms Relations with Beirut Remain Normal
The Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, stated on Wednesday that 'our relations with the Lebanese Foreign Ministry are ongoing and exist in a natural manner.'
In an interview with Lebanon's Al Jadeed TV, Amani pointed out in this context that 'there is no talk of a summons. Rather, arrangements are being made to agree on a date for a visit to the ministry.'
Amani emphasized that the relationship with the Foreign Ministry is 'intact and functioning normally,' reaffirming that there had been no formal request for his presence, contrary to recent media speculation.
The clarification comes after several media outlets reported on Tuesday that the Lebanese Foreign Ministry had summoned the Iranian ambassador following a controversial statement he made on the social media platform X last Friday.
In his post, Amani commented on calls for Hezbollah's disarmament, describing such efforts as 'a blatant conspiracy targeting sovereign states.'
إن مشروع #نزع_السلاح هو مؤامرة واضحة ضد الدول. ففي الوقت الذي تواصل فيه الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية تزويد الكيان الصهيوني بأحدث الأسلحة والصواريخ، تمنع دولا من تسليح وتقوية جيوشها، وتضغط على دول أخرى لتقليص ترسانتها أو تدميرها تحت ذرائع مختلفة. وبمجرد أن تستسلم تلك الدول لمطالب…
— مجتبی امانی (@mojtaba_amaani) April 18, 2025
He wrote, 'While the United States continues to supply the Zionist entity with advanced weapons and missiles, it simultaneously pressures other countries to reduce or dismantle their military arsenals under various pretexts.'
Iran's Position on Regional Issues and Resistance
Amani reiterated the Islamic Republic's commitment to supporting oppressed people worldwide, 'regardless of religion or sect.' Regarding Lebanon, he stated, 'We support whatever agreements the Lebanese institutions reach with the resistance and the Lebanese parties.'
On indirect negotiations with the United States and Washington's recurring threats, the ambassador said, 'We reject any forced choice between peace and war. The indirect negotiations are strictly confined to Iran's nuclear activity and the lifting of sanctions. Any claims of broader negotiations, as pursued by the enemy's Prime Minister Netanyahu, lack credibility.'
He also affirmed Iran's intention to support Lebanon in the aftermath of the Israeli aggression.
'We are determined to help the Lebanese people and participate in rebuilding what was destroyed by the Israeli occupation war. We are engaged in talks with the Lebanese government and some international bodies to achieve this,' he said, questioning, 'Are the Americans serious about reconstruction, or will they approach it as they have in the past?'
Iran-Lebanon Relations and the Future of Resistance
The ambassador underlined that Iranian-Lebanese ties remain 'normal and distinguished,' noting his ongoing meetings and communications with Lebanese officials across the political spectrum. He rejected suggestions of strained relations as 'distorted and unrealistic,' accusing Israel of trying to project an image of victory.
Amani concluded by stressing that the resistance has not suffered a setback, calling such claims 'delusional.'
'On the contrary, the Israeli enemy has suffered a relative defeat after failing to achieve its objectives, forcing it into understandings with both Lebanon and Hamas. The resistance across the region will emerge from these wars stronger and more resilient,' Amani stated.
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