Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati emphasized the importance of Iran “avoiding positions that could create friction between different Lebanese factions or favor one group over another.”
During his meeting at the Governmental Palace with Ali Larijani, the advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Mikati urged Tehran to “support Lebanon’s stance on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701, as well as on electing a president that all Lebanese agree on, and to promote national unity.”
Mikati stressed that “the Lebanese government is focused on halting Israeli aggression, achieving a ceasefire, and fully implementing Resolution 1701 without any amendments or interpretations.”
He added, “Negotiations are ongoing to reach an agreement.”
Larijani, who arrived in Beirut on Friday, held discussions with Prime Minister Mikati, joined by Mohammed Reda Chibani, the special envoy of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi for Middle Eastern and Western Asian affairs. Larijani then visited Ain el-Tineh for a meeting with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri.
Following these meetings, Larijani stated, “We reaffirm our support for the government, the army, and the Lebanese resistance in their fight against Israeli aggression.”
He continued, “We do not seek to obstruct any process; rather, we want a solution for Lebanon.”
Larijani added, “We are working to resolve the issues, while Netanyahu is blocking any outcome.” He emphasized, “It is important to distinguish between friends and enemies.”
According to the Iranian embassy in Beirut, Larijani discussed efforts with Berri to secure a ceasefire.
The Supreme Leader’s advisor is also expected to meet with Lebanese lawmakers and party leaders, according to the embassy.
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