Iranian foreign minister to visit Lebanon on Monday
by Naharnet Newsdesk 01 June 2025, 11:34
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Lebanon on Monday, the Iranian foreign ministry said.
The visit comes amid a growing debate in Lebanon over the thorny issue of the weapons of Iran-backed Hezbollah.
It also comes amid reported progress in the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States.
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