Iran is ready to cooperate with Arab and Islamic countries to rebuild parts of Lebanon damaged by Israeli military actions. Iranian Parliament Speaker pledges support for reconstruction efforts in Lebanon. Iranian delegation visited Beirut to attend the funeral of former Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, both killed by Israeli strikes last year. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular and Parliamentary Affairs Vahid Jalalzadeh also reiterated his country’s commitment to supporting Lebanon across various sectors, including humanitarian aid for Syrian refugees, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency. The Lebanese President praised Iran’s involvement in a recent Riyadh summit, particularly its endorsement of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and recognition of the Palestinian Authority as the legitimate representative of Palestinians. The Iranian Speaker also conveyed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s greetings and invited Aoun to visit Tehran, underscoring the importance of strengthening ties across economic, political, and cultural sectors. He emphasised Iran’s stance against external interference in Lebanese affairs and expressed hopes for expanded bilateral cooperation.
