By emmitt barryWorthy News Washington DC Bureau Chief
(Worthy News) – Lebanon escalated tensions with Iran on Tuesday, announcing the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador-designate and the recall of its own envoy amid allegations of diplomatic violations and growing concerns over Iranian influence in the country.
Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that it had called Iran’s chargé d’affaires, Tawfik Samadi Khushkhu, to formally inform him that Iran’s ambassador-designate Mohammad Sheibani has been declared persona non grata and must leave Lebanese territory by Sunday, March 29.
In a reciprocal move, Beirut also recalled its ambassador to Iran, Ahmed Savidan, for consultations, in what officials described as “a violation by Tehran of the norms and principles of diplomatic relations between states.”
The diplomatic breakdown is the latest in a series of decisive actions taken by Lebanon aimed at curbing Iranian influence. Authorities recently reinstated visa requirements for Iranian citizens and announced that individuals associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will be expelled from the country.
The measures come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s role in Lebanon, particularly its support of Hezbollah, whose rocket attacks have pushed the country deeper into the regional conflict. Lebanese officials have also pointed to the presence of IRGC personnel on Lebanese soil as a key factor behind the government’s increasingly harsh stance.
The development signals a significant shift in Beirut’s position, as Lebanon moves to re-establish sovereignty and distance itself from Tehran’s expanding regional footprint.
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