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Lebanon on brink of collapse, Diab says

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab warned that his country is on the verge of collapse, calling on regional countries to help Beirut.

Hezbollah, Amal reject any connection with riots in Beirut

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The Hezbollah and Amal movements in a joint statement rejected any connection between themselves and some of the riots in southern Beirut.

Suspicious connection of UK firm with Beirut blast

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – A British firm's resistance against disclosing its beneficial owners has persuaded two British parliamentarians to call for further investigations about the UK-registered firm's role in Beirut's huge blast in 2020.

Iranian 'Gabriel' to vie at Beirut Shorts Intl. Film fest

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The short film "Gabriel" has managed to enter the international competition section of the 14th Beirut Shorts International Film Festival in Lebanon.

Iran’s amb. to Beirut meets with Lebanon's caretaker FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Beirut met and held talks with Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants, Charbel Wehbe on Tuesday.

Haniyeh, Nasrallah stress Hamas-Hezbollah cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh met and held talks with Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah on Saturday evening.

Lebanese president designates new PM

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Lebanon on Monday designated Berlin envoy, Mustafa Adib, as the new premier following consultations with parliamentary blocs at Baabda Presidential Palace.

Beirut blast fatalities reach 190

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The number of those killed in the powerful blast in the port of Beirut in early August, has risen to 190 and over 6,500 have been injured and three are still missing the Lebanese government said on Sunday.

Briefing on Iran's daily developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The following is the briefing of Iran’s developments in the past 24 hours.

Tehran ready to help Beirut go through problems

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed Iran’s readiness to help Lebanon with fulfilling the needs of the country in the current situation.

Zarif to leave Tehran for Lebanon on Friday

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – A number of Lebanese media outlets reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will leave Tehran for Beirut on Friday.

‘Driving Lessons’ wins at Beirut Intl. Women Film Festival

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Short ‘Driving Lessons’ has won at Beirut International Women Film Festival.

AEOI chief expresses sympathy with envoy over Beirut blast

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) chief expressed his sympathy with Lebanon’s ambassador to Iran over devastating blast in Beirut, saying that the explosion in Beirut Port injured hearts of people in the country.

171 killed, over 30 missing in Beirut Blast

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The Lebanese Health Ministry announced that at least 171 people have been killed and 30 to 40 people are still missing due to the explosion that rocked the capital city of Beirut on Tuesday, August 4.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 11

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, August 11.

160 killed, 20 missing in Beirut explosion

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Lebanese Health Ministry announced that at least 160 people have been killed and 20 people are still missing due to the explosion that rocked the capital city of Beirut on Tuesday, August 4.

Parl. mulls over Lebanon’s developments after blast: Spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission addressed the developments in Lebanon after a devastating explosion happened in Beirut Port last week.

Lebanese president rejects rumors on Beirut blast intl. probe

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The Information Office of Lebanese President announced that Michel Aoun has not agreed on conducting an international investigation on Beirut port blast.

Briefing on Iran's daily developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The following are the latest developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran in the last 24 hours.

In talk with Lebanese President:

Rouhani voices Iran's readiness for helping Lebanese people

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani held a phone talks with the Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Thursday, voicing Iran's readiness for any humanitarian cooperation and assistance with Lebanon.

Maj. Gen. Salami:

All IRGC's capacities mobalized to help Lebanese people

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that all IRGC's capacities have been mobilized to help and assist the Lebanese people.

Iran ready to dispatch medical equipment to Beirut: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that his ministry is ready to send medical staff and equipment to Lebanon’s Beirut following the huge explosion occurred in Beirut Port yesterday.

Leader sympathizes with Lebanese people over Beirut explosion

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message on Wed. expressed his sympathy with the Lebanese people following the tragic huge explosion occurred at Beirut Port.

Amir-Abdollahian:

US, Zionist regime beneficiaries of Beirut incident

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called the United States the first beneficiary of Beirut incident.

Iran’s aid to arrive in Beirut on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Embassy in Lebanon announced that the first Iranian plane loaded with aid will arrive in Lebanon on Wednesday.