Iranian envoy defies Lebanon's expulsion order, vows to stay
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Lebanon’s government declared Iran’s ambassador-designate Mohammad Reza Sheibani persona non grata and ordered him to leave by March 29, 2026, but he reportedly refused to depart, saying he will stay in line with the wishes of Speaker Nabih Berri and Hezbollah as Iran’s involvement in Lebanon and IRGC activity in the region continues.
- Iranian ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon after being declared persona non grata - report The Jerusalem Post
- Iran’s envoy to remain in Lebanon in defiance of expulsion by Beirut — diplomatic source The Times of Israel
- A Bizarre Diplomatic Showdown Tests the Lebanese Government’s Waning Authority newlinesmag.com
- Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata amid Israeli attacks Al Jazeera
- Lebanon faces moment of truth as decision to expel Iranian envoy looms Euractiv
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