Lebanon

Erdogan urges West to stop Israel in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Western countries, primarily the United States, need to put an end to what Israel is doing in Syria before it’s too late, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

Zionist regime defeated by Lebanese Islamic resistance

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Hassan Abu Torabi Fard says the Zionist regime accepted a ceasefire after it was defeated in the battle against the Islamic resistance in Lebanon.

Palestine, Lebanon panel at D-8 summit to be held in Egypt

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The Egyptian foreign minister has said a special meeting will be held on Palestine and Lebanon on the sidelines of D-8 summit in Cairo.

Iran stresses Israeli withdrawal from Syria, Lebanon, Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The Israeli regime must immediately withdraw troops from the occupied territories in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, according to the Iranian foreign minister on Wednesday.

Lebanon to reopen its embassy in Syria: PM

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday announced that his country will reopen its embassy to Damascus.

Lebanon deploys troops in Khiam after Israel troops pullout

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The Lebanese army says it has sent troops to the town of Khiam near the border with the occupied territories following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a recent ceasefire deal.

Former IRGC chief:

11,000 ISIL terrorists being trained in American camps

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – 11,000 ISIL forces are being trained in American camps in the region to enter Iraq as soon as possible, former chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Mohsen Rezaei says.

4 Israeli troopers killed in a tunnel blast in S Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s military on Monday announced that four Israeli soldiers from 226th Brigade's 9263rd Battalion were killed when an underground compound collapsed during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

Israeli airstrikes target Syria-Lebanon border crossings

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Israeli fighter jets have reportedly launched new airstrikes on two crucial border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, vital for many Syrians as a link to the outside world amid the resurgence of Takfiri terror groups.

Iran raps Israeli regime's use of white phosphorus

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations strongly condemned the use of white phosphorus by the Zionist regime.

Over 60% of buildings in Metula damaged by Hezbollah

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – More than 60% of buildings in Metula were struck and damaged by Hezbollah's rockets, Israeli media have reported.

Israel violates ceasefire deal, attacks Lebanon again

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Israeli regime continues its violations of the fragile ceasefire deal with Lebanon, carrying out more acts of aggression against the country.

Israel’s violation of ceasefire in Lebanon leaves 10 martyrs

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – In a clear violation of the ceasefire and Lebanese sovereignty, the Zionist regime escalated its aerial attacks on South Lebanon on Monday, resulting in the martyrdom of ten individuals.

'Israel' continues to insolently violate Lebanon ceasefire

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, shelling and opening fire on southern Lebanese towns and villages, a report by local Lebanese media reported.

Iran envoy returns to Lebanon to resume diplomatic mission

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Lebanon, who was injured in a pager explosion in the Arab country, has returned to Beirut to continue his diplomatic mission after two months.

Israeli drones violate ceasefire agreement in Beirut: Report

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Israeli Air Force reconnaissance drones are reportedly conducting raids over Beirut, violating the ceasefire agreement.

Iran urges expulsion of Israel from UN Women's Commission

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – A senior Iranian legal official has called on the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) to remove Israel from global body over its bloody war and heinous crimes against women and girls in Gaza and Lebanon.

Iran’s Parl. Speaker:

Terrorists in Syria act in line with Israeli plot: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that acts of the Takfiri terrorist groups in Syria are in the interest of the criminal Zionist regime.

Resistance ready to prevent Israel from weakening Lebanon

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) –Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem says that the Resistance is ready to prevent the Israeli enemy from weakening Lebanon.

EU not enjoy independent political personality: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Hassan Abu Torabi Fard says that the European Union (EU) does not have an independent political personality.

Yemen’s leader hails Lebanon's victory over US-backed Israel

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA)– Yemen's Ansarullah Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi hailed Lebanon’s historic triumph over Israeli forces, blaming the US for complicity in crimes of the Zionist regime and its substantial support for Israeli aggression on Lebanon.

Iran FM reacts to west-backed terrorist attacks in Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Referring to the reactivation of Takfiri terrorist groups in Syria, the Iranian foreign minister considered it to be an American-Zionist plan to disturb the stability and security of the region.

IRGC chief reacts to Lebanon truce

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reacted to the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and the Israeli regime.

Hezbollah shattered myth of Israel's invincibility: FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Referring to the ceasefire deal between Lebanon and the Israeli regime, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that the Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah shattered the myth of the Zionist regime's invincibility.

FM Araghchi:

Iran reserves right to respond to recent Israel aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Tehran reserves the right to respond to the recent Zionist Israeli regime's aerial aggression while it takes into account the regional developments.

Lebanese PM calls on Israel to leave Lebanon

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Lebanon’s prime minister says the Israeli regime must fully commit to the recent ceasefire agreement that is expected to end the regime’s months-long deadly escalation against the country.

Thousands return home to Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah truce

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – As a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, much of Lebanon was quiet for the first time following 14 months of a conflict on Wednesday.

Defense min.:

Lebanon to expand army presence near Israeli border to 10000

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Lebanon’s government plans to augment the number of troops stationed in the south of the country, near the Israeli border, to 10,000, Defense Minister Maurice Sleem said.

Lebanon parl. speaker calls for election of new president

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Lebanon's parliament speaker Nabih Berri called Wednesday on those displaced by Israel's war on Lebanon to return home as a ceasefire took hold, also urging the swift election of a new president.