The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-lebanon-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:09:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iran-Lebanon relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iran-lebanon-relations/ 32 32 Iran freezing exchange of messages with US over Israeli attacks in Lebanon – Tasnim https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-freezing-exchange-of-messages-with-us-over-israeli-attacks-in-lebanon-tasnim/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:55:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3834228 Report says Tehran and its allies have decided to completely block the Strait of Hormuz and activate other fronts, as Iranian FM warns strikes on Hezbollah violate truce

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]]> Iran’s envoy to remain in Lebanon in defiance of expulsion by Beirut — diplomatic source https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-envoy-to-remain-in-lebanon-in-defiance-of-expulsion-by-beirut-diplomatic-source/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:25:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790651 Ambassador was declared persona non grata last week in government's latest move against Iran and Hezbollah for terror group's decision to reignite war with Israel

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]]> ‘Persona non grata’: Lebanon boots Iran’s ambassador amid Hezbollah-Israel war https://www.timesofisrael.com/persona-non-grata-lebanon-boots-irans-ambassador-amid-hezbollah-israel-war/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:16:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3786280 Israeli FM Sa’ar praises move by Beirut, urges it to take 'meaningful steps' against Hezbollah, which condemns envoy's expulsion; hours later, Iranian missile intercepted over Lebanon

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]]> Lebanese FM demands full dismantling of Hezbollah’s military; IDF hits rocket sites https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-fm-demands-full-dismantling-of-hezbollahs-military-idf-hits-rocket-sites/ Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:42:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3719104 As Beirut moves to confiscate Iran-backed group's weapons, Youssef Rajji calls Hezbollah's refusal to give up arms 'unacceptable,' says Lebanon has 'deep problems' with Tehran

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]]> Beirut has been warned of possible Israeli offensive against Hezbollah — Lebanese FM https://www.timesofisrael.com/beirut-received-warnings-of-possible-israeli-offensive-against-hezbollah-lebanese-fm/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:51:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3710541 Youssef Rajji says Lebanon seeking to prevent escalation and negotiate terror group's disarmament; denounces Iran as 'source of instability'

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]]> Iranian FM says he’ll visit Lebanon, calls counterpart’s refusal to head to Tehran ‘bemusing’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-fm-says-hell-visit-lebanon-calls-counterparts-refusal-to-head-to-tehran-bemusing/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:13:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710124 Talks due to take place as Beirut faces increasing pressure to disarm Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terror group that has held sway in southern Lebanon for decades

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]]> Hezbollah chief threatens ‘no life in Lebanon’ if government tries to seize weapons https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-chief-threatens-no-life-in-lebanon-if-government-tries-to-seize-weapons/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3620840 Naim Qassem warns not to 'hand over the country to an insatiable Israeli aggressor' but says terror group is still open to dialogue

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]]> Openly defying Iran, Lebanon’s Aoun says no armed groups allowed in country https://www.timesofisrael.com/openly-defying-iran-lebanons-aoun-says-no-armed-groups-allowed-in-country/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:20:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3619485 Lebanese president warns visiting top Iranian official against arming Hezbollah, rejects Tehran's 'interference,' after Ali Larijani objected to plans to disarm its terrorist proxy

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]]> Iran’s top security official heads to Iraq, Lebanon amid Hezbollah disarmament talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-top-security-official-heads-to-iraq-lebanon-amid-hezbollah-disarmament-talks/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:51:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3617498 Ali Larijani says 'Lebanese national unity is important and must be preserved,' days after different Iranian official decried disarmament efforts as 'the will of the US and Israel'

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]]> Hezbollah and Iran-backed militias stay on sidelines as Israel strikes Tehran https://www.timesofisrael.com/hezbollah-and-iran-backed-militias-stay-on-sidelines-as-israel-strikes-tehran/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:27:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3572768 Key members of the 'Axis of Resistance' have so far avoided direct involvement in the latest regional flare-up, due to domestic pressures and fear of Israeli retaliation

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]]> Lebanese FM stresses need to disarm Hezbollah in meeting with Iranian counterpart https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-fm-stresses-need-to-disarm-hezbollah-in-meeting-with-iranian-counterpart/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:43:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563959 Araghchi's first visit to Beirut since ceasefire with Israel punctuated by Lebanon's calls to build 'state to state' relations, which would diminish Tehran's sway via Hezbollah

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]]> Lebanon seizes $2.5 million bound for Hezbollah, local officials say https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-seizes-2-5-million-bound-for-hezbollah-local-officials-say/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:59:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3493433&preview=true&preview_id=3493433 Sources say it is the first time such a seizure is made, as cash caught on man arriving from Turkey; Beirut has also halted all flights from Iran over alleged Israeli warnings

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]]> Tens of thousands shout ‘Death to Israel’ at Nasrallah funeral, as Israeli jets fly overhead https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-pack-stadium-for-nasrallah-funeral-as-israeli-fighters-fly-overhead/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 17:07:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3489505 In address to packed Beirut stadium from hidden location, terror leader's successor vows to uphold his legacy, threatens Israel and US, as IDF hits Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

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]]> Lebanon extends Iran flight ban after US says Israel might shoot down planes https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-extends-iran-flight-ban-after-us-says-israel-might-shoot-down-planes/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:11:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3484804 Officials in Beirut announce indefinite suspension after halting 2 Iranian flights last week; IDF has said Lebanon-based terror group using funds smuggled from Iran to rearm

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]]> Lebanon claims over 25 arrested for attack on UNIFIL convoy that wounded peacekeepers https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-claims-over-25-arrested-for-attack-on-unifil-convoy-that-wounded-peacekeepers/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:02:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3483238 Lebanese president vows perpetrators 'will receive their punishment' as Hezbollah and its allies seek to distance themselves from assault by Iran-backed terror group's supporters

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