Hezbollah strongly condemned and rejected the Lebanese Foreign Ministry’s decision, which lacks legal justification, to withdraw approval for Iran’s ambassador-designate, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, declaring him “persona non grata” and asking him to leave Lebanon, stressing that this reckless and condemnable move serves no national interest, sovereignty, or unity, but rather constitutes a clear submission to external pressures and dictates, and an attack on the President’s authority.
“The flaky pretexts used to accuse the ambassador of interfering in Lebanon’s internal affairs only confirm this is a politically motivated decision, lacking national wisdom and responsibility. This suspicious move, at a critical time, requires Lebanon’s unity across political, partisan, cultural, and social lines, and a unified official stance to strengthen resilience against Israeli aggression,” Hezbollah added in a statement.
“The Foreign Minister’s actions only serve the Zionist enemy, weakening Lebanon and stripping it of cohesion. This decision is especially egregious given the minister’s silence on US interference in Lebanon. It’s a stark contrast to the friendly state (Iran) that has supported Lebanon, stood by its people, and helped protect its land and sovereignty.”
“Hezbollah considers this decision a major national and strategic mistake, harming national unity and deepening divisions. We call on the President and Prime Minister to demand the Foreign Minister reverse this decision, which has serious implications. The minister and his party should act wisely, aware of the risks surrounding Lebanon. Protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty is not achieved by submitting to external dictates or antagonizing key components of the nation, but through national unity and confronting the real enemy: the Zionist entity,” the statement concluded.
Source: Al-Manar English Website