Lebanese PM emphasizes importance of ‘best relations’ with Iran based on mutual respe
Lebanese PM emphasizes importance of ‘best relations’ with Iran based on mutual respect
M.U.H
24/10/202522
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said that his country attaches importance to having the best relations with Iran and that these relations should be based on mutual respect.
Speaking in an interview with Al Mayadeen, Salam stated that without the “sacrifices of Hezbollah and the national resistance in general, southern Lebanon would not have been liberated."
In response to a question about relations between Beirut and Tehran, the Lebanese prime minister said that his country cares about having the best relations with Iran, and that these relations should be based on mutual respect.
In another part of the conversation, he referred to continuous attacks by Israel in Lebanon and the violation of the ceasefire, adding that his country will continue efforts “to stop Israeli aggression and strive for a complete Israeli withdrawal and the release of our prisoners."
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also condemned the latest Israeli attacks on the country at the beginning of Thursday’s cabinet meeting.
On Thursday, Israel launched massive airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting southern and eastern parts of the country, killing at least two people and injuring several others, including school children.
Two weeks ago, the Lebanese president warned in a speech about Israel’s aggression against the south of his country, saying, "Israel is targeting civilian areas in southern Lebanon without any reason or excuse."
Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire in Lebanon was established, in clear violation of the commitment.
The Israeli military launched its aggression against Lebanon on October 1, 2024, and after two months reached a ceasefire brokered by the United States.
Under the agreement, Israeli forces were expected to withdraw from southern Lebanon within 60 days. However, in violation of international law, the military has maintained a presence at five strategic positions in the region and has repeatedly failed to pull out.
Since the ceasefire, the Israeli army has reportedly breached the agreement thousands of times.
