Beirut – Western Asia, particularly Lebanon, is in a very sensitive situation as the military situation in this region escalates. Many behave as if a massive war had become the approval of Fait, and there is no end in sight.
The US attack on Iran’s nuclear facility on Sunday weighs heavily on Lebanon’s domestic political landscape, especially with concerns about the impact of the adventurous attack, as the US surveillance nest (embassy) in Beirut announced it had ordered the resignation of families and non-essential government employees from Lebanon.
“The US State Department has ordered the resignation of families and non-essential US government officials from Lebanon due to the unstable and unpredictable security situation in the region,” the embassy said in the announcement.
With this questionable announcement, surveillance Den (or the US attack base in Aucar, where Lebanese want to call it) has clearly raised US concerns about a legitimate response to its existence, whether it spreads to the US or not, particularly in the West.
The ambiguous statement from the embassies appeared to be part of the precautionary measures, particularly as similar measures have been taken at embassies in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
It should be noted that even before the attack on the September 2024 attack on Lebanon (still continuing sporadically), the Western Embassy, allied with the US, only maintains mandatory staff at its headquarters.
Moreover, they restricted diplomats from bringing their families and warned them against visiting certain Lebanese areas (particularly the base of resistance). These embassies continue to monitor development and act accordingly.
The situation in Lebanon has been confirmed not as a source of concern as coordination between Lebanon’s political parties and the international community is “reliable” following confirmation that it is “not interested in escalation.”
Amid the hopes of the potential impact of the US attack on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, President Joseph Orn and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are continuing to talks to “prepare” Lebanon due to the effects of the Iranian-American escalation.
In a statement, President Aoun said: “The Israeli-Iran conflict and the accompanying rapid development, particularly the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, is likely to create a fear of tensions that could threaten the security and stability of multiple regions and countries,” he said.
He said this “seeks for restraint and the initiation of constructive and serious negotiations to restore stability in the countries of the region and avoid further killing and destruction.”
During this long-running escalation, Aoun argued that “Lebanon – leadership, parties, people are becoming more and more real today than ever before.”
Aoun argued, “Lebanon is reluctant to pay more, and is particularly good at the costs of these wars and is greater than their capabilities, so there is no national interest in doing so.”
Prime Minister Salam announced that he and Aoun “agree to rescue Lebanon from the effects of these conditions, prioritize the highest national interests and cooperate in maintaining unity and national solidarity.”
Hezbollah “denounced the wild, dangerous American invasion of the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear facilities, revealing the true face of the United States as the greatest threat to regional and international security and stability.”
Hezbollah asserted that “the American administration called for through this criminal attack to achieve what the Zionist entities were unable to achieve.”
Despite the Prime Minister’s criticism of the president and prime minister’s invasion, despite their expression of Lebanon and the Foreign Minister (the Lebanese military minister)’s complete solidarity with Iran, Youssef Rajai once again violated his diplomatic obligations!
Not only did Rajay not condemn the attack, he also attended an emergency meeting of the Islamic Congress (OIC) held in Istanbul, Turkey on Friday to discuss the attack on Iran.
Lebanon was represented by Ambassador Ankara of Gassan Al Moalem.
Ironically, despite the government’s hostility towards Iran, Assad al-Shaibani, the foreign minister of Hayat Taharil al-Sham’s government, took part.
The OIC issued a statement describing the Israeli attack as “a clear violation of international law and a threat to local security.”