TEHRAN – Lebanon’s UN special coordinator, Janine Hennis Plasticchart met with Tehran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut on Tuesday to discuss Lebanon’s latest political and security development.
The conference was part of Hennis Plus Chart’s broader regional consultations aimed at addressing ongoing challenges in Lebanon and ensuring international cooperation for domestic stability.
During discussions, Foreign Minister Araguchi reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering commitment to supporting Lebanon’s government, people and resistance.
He welcomed the country’s recent political advancement, particularly the successful election of the nation’s president. This was achieved through national consensus and an inclusive political process. Araguchi emphasized that it is important to maintain national unity as Lebanon moves towards forming a new government.
Addressing Lebanon’s security challenges, Aragut compared the current situation in Lebanon and Hezbollah to the aftermath of the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah. He said that despite Israel’s continued aggressive policies in the region, and despite continued attacks and violations, Hezbollah has been a resilient and influential force in Lebanon’s political and military landscape. He said.
He also condemned Israel’s repeated ceasefire violations and warned that these provocations pose a serious threat to regional stability.
Iran’s foreign minister has made strong moves on the United Nations by pressuring Israel to stop hostility, withdraw from occupied Lebanon territory and provide unhindered humanitarian reporting to displaced civilians I urged him to take the He also highlighted the need for accelerated efforts in reconstructing war-affected areas, allowing Lebanon to recover from the destruction caused by past conflicts.
In response, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert provided insights from recent diplomatic engagements, both at the regional and international levels. She acknowledged Lebanon’s complex security and political landscape, highlighting Iran’s influential role in maintaining stability. UN officials also expressed their appreciation for Tehran’s continued efforts to promote dialogue and support the recovery process in Lebanon.
Hennis-Plasschaert hoped that all parties remain committed to the ceasefire agreement and pave the way for long-term peace, security and reconstruction efforts in Lebanon. She highlighted the need for international cooperation to provide humanitarian aid, support displaced people, and ensure postwar reconstruction efforts proceed without delay.
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire between France and the United States in November, ending more than a year of battle.
Under the contract, Israeli forces were to withdraw from Lebanon, while Hezbollah’s forces were to withdraw from southern Lebanon for 60 days.
Thousands of Lebanese have returned to their homes in the south from November 27th. Hours after the ceasefire took effect, tens of thousands of people headed south to visit the land and homes.
On the day Israeli forces were scheduled to withdraw under the ceasefire agreement, Lebanese health officials reported that Israeli forces had killed at least 15 people in the south.
At least 83 people were injured when Israeli forces fired when people tried to return to their homes, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said in a statement.