{"id":330797,"date":"2025-04-23T08:35:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T07:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=330797"},"modified":"2025-04-23T08:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T07:35:46","slug":"iran-news-diplomatic-crisis-erupts-between-beirut-and-tehran-over-iranian-envoys-defense-of-hezbollah-arms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-news-diplomatic-crisis-erupts-between-beirut-and-tehran-over-iranian-envoys-defense-of-hezbollah-arms\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran News: Diplomatic Crisis Erupts Between Beirut and Tehran Over Iranian Envoy\u2019s Defense of Hezbollah Arms"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_330799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-330799\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-330799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iranian-regime-ambassador-mojtaba-amani-13112024-e1745393642245.jpg\" alt=\"Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani visits state media headquarters in Tehran on November 13, 2024\" width=\"1000\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iranian-regime-ambassador-mojtaba-amani-13112024-e1745393642245.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iranian-regime-ambassador-mojtaba-amani-13112024-e1745393642245-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iranian-regime-ambassador-mojtaba-amani-13112024-e1745393642245-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iranian-regime-ambassador-mojtaba-amani-13112024-e1745393642245-743x420.jpg 743w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iranian-regime-ambassador-mojtaba-amani-13112024-e1745393642245-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/iranian-regime-ambassador-mojtaba-amani-13112024-e1745393642245-696x393.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-330799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani visits the state media headquarters in Tehran on November 13, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"602\">Tensions between Lebanon and Iran escalated this week as Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji summoned the Iranian regime\u2019s ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, over controversial comments defending Hezbollah\u2019s right to retain its weapons arsenal. The move, reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newarab.com\/news\/lebanon-fm-summon-iranian-envoy-over-x-post-hezbollah-arms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"432\">The New Arab<\/em><\/a>, marks a serious diplomatic rebuke amid growing domestic and international pressure on Lebanon to bring all arms under state control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"1200\">The dispute erupted after Ambassador <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mojtaba_amaani\/status\/1913327011776373224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amani posted on X<\/a> (formerly Twitter) that efforts to disarm Hezbollah were a \u201ctrap\u201d orchestrated by \u201cenemy states,\u201d arguing that surrendering weapons had left countries like Iraq, Libya, and Syria vulnerable to foreign invasions. \u201cIn the Islamic Republic of Iran, we understand the dangers of this conspiracy,\u201d Amani wrote, \u201cand warn others not to fall into the enemies\u2019 trap.\u201d He added, \u201cMaintaining deterrent capabilities is the first line of defense for sovereignty and independence and must not be compromised.\u201d\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1583\">His comments echoed recent remarks by Hezbollah\u2019s Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem, who firmly rejected any attempt to disarm the group. \u201cThese weapons gave our people life and freedom,\u201d Qassem said. \u201cWe will confront anyone who seeks to disarm us\u2014be it Israel, the U.S., or their agents.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> News: Lebanese Leader Demands Disarmament of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Hezbollah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Hezbollah<\/a>, Blames Tehran for Undermining Lebanon\u2019s Sovereignty<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lOp8CUESyw\">https:\/\/t.co\/lOp8CUESyw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1908586959406063787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"2038\">Lebanon\u2019s response was swift. The Foreign Ministry viewed Amani\u2019s statements as unwarranted interference in a matter that directly concerns Lebanese sovereignty and national security. <a href=\"https:\/\/alarab.co.uk\/%D8%A3%D8%B2%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%AF%D8%A8%D9%84%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%81%D9%82-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%B7%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%A8-%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AD-%D8%AD%D8%B2%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to <em data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1791\">Al-Arab<\/em><\/a>, officials described the incident as a \u201cdiplomatic escalation\u201d and a violation of protocol, particularly at a time when Lebanon is attempting to unify control over all armed groups within its territory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2521\">President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed Lebanon\u2019s commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/terrorism-a-fundamentalism\/iran-news-lebanese-presidents-call-to-disarm-hezbollah-delivers-blow-to-tehran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disarmament of all militias<\/a> and the establishment of a buffer zone along the southern border. In contrast, Foreign Minister Raji, aligned with the Christian Lebanese Forces party, has adopted a more confrontational stance, calling for a six-month deadline for Hezbollah to surrender its arms.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> News: Lebanese President Declares Progress on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Hezbollah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Hezbollah<\/a> Disarmament, Signals End to Militia Impunity<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SnvQSb0zuN\">https:\/\/t.co\/SnvQSb0zuN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1912471795543798139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 16, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2708\">The latest developments come against the backdrop of mounting U.S. and regional demands for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/middle-east\/facing-calls-disarm-hezbollah-ready-discuss-weapons-if-israel-withdraws-senior-2025-04-08\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hezbollah\u2019s disarmament<\/a>\u2014conditions tied to future aid and reconstruction support for Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"3189\">Analysts warn that Tehran\u2019s open defiance of Lebanese disarmament efforts could deepen internal divisions and inflame sectarian tensions. Some fear the diplomatic row may mark a turning point in Beirut\u2013Tehran relations, already strained by previous incidents, including the Iranian regime\u2019s refusal to allow Lebanese planes to return from Tehran earlier this year in response to Beirut blocking an Iranian aircraft from landing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3366\">As diplomatic channels remain tense, Lebanon\u2019s fragile political order is once again being tested by the long-standing dispute over who controls the weapons\u2014and the narrative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tensions between Lebanon and Iran escalated this week as Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji summoned the Iranian regime&rsquo;s ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, over controversial comments defending Hezbollah&rsquo;s right to 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