Lebanon Expels Iranian Envoy Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel

In a move that signals mounting tensions in the region, the Lebanese government has declared the Iranian ambassador to the country as persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country. The decision was announced by the Lebanese Foreign Ministry, which cited breaches of diplomatic protocol by Tehran as the reason for the expulsion.

The move comes amidst a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran-linked facilities in Lebanon, which have raised concerns about a potential regional conflict. Lebanon, which has long been a battleground for proxy wars between regional powers, finds itself increasingly caught in the crosshairs of the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.

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