Libanon lehnt 60-Millionen-Dollar-Hilfsangebot für den Iran wegen Sanktionsängsten ab, sagt Gesandter
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202510118509
Libanon lehnt 60-Millionen-Dollar-Hilfsangebot für den Iran wegen Sanktionsängsten ab, sagt Gesandter
https://www.iranintl.com/en/202510118509
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Lebanon rejected a $60 million aid offer and oil supplies from Iran over fears of violating international sanctions, Iran’s ambassador to Beirut said. He criticized the US for failing to deliver on promised assistance, claiming the Iranian aid could have eased Lebanon’s economic crisis.
The statement came amid renewed tension over Hezbollah’s weapons and Tehran’s influence. Iran’s envoy said he had no details on Hezbollah’s arms but reiterated the group’s readiness to confront Israel if attacked.
Lebanon’s president reaffirmed that no faction should bear arms or rely on foreign backing, aligning with a new US initiative, pushed by envoy Tom Barrack, to disarm Hezbollah following last year’s war with Israel.
The Lebanese cabinet has tasked the army with drafting disarmament plans under a US brokered truce, a move condemned by Iran. Hezbollah warned any attempt to seize its weapons would lead to war.
So in essence, Lebanon seems to continue to want to distance itself from Iranian influence, but is still very hesitant to take meaningful steps to finally disarm Hezbollah.
60 million is like a third of 1% of Lebanon’s GDP. It isn’t NOTHING but the country is trying to decouple itself from Hezbollah (and rebuild) so I can see why they would look elsewhere. The US / West have deeper pockets anyway and seem more than willing to help.