Lebanon Tells Iran “Tired of Wars of Others” As Israeli Jets Fly Over Nasrallah Funeral In Beirut

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun told a visiting Iranian delegation that his country was “tired” of external conflicts playing out on its territory. A high-level Iranian delegation was in Beirut for the funeral of slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah held on Feb. 23.“Lebanon has grown tired of the wars of others on its land,” Aoun told the Iranian officials according to a statement. “Countries should not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries,” the newly appointed Lebanese president added. Aoun said Lebanon wanted “the best relations with Tehran, for the benefit of both countries and peoples”Hezbollah staggering losses in the war with Israel has allowed Lebanon’s divided parliament to elect Aoun, a former army chief seen as close to the West. The Iranian delegation that met the Lebanese leadership comprised Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During the meeting, Aoun stressed the importance of fostering unity and supporting the Palestinian cause, as per Iranian media reports. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:32 IRAN’S TOP DIPLOMAT SLAMS “VIOLATION OF LEBANON’S SOVEREIGNTY” 4:49 IRGC CHIEF HAILS LATE NASRALLAH6:28 LEBANESE MINISTER CALLS FOR IDF WITHDRAWAL