Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics

Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:03 Meanwhile, a man receives a harsh sentence for anti-establishment protest footage, a writer argues that the war burst Dubai’s bubble, and a wave of espionage-related arrests sparks concern The aftermath of Israeli air strikes in the Burj al-Chamali area near the southern city of Tyre, Lebanon, 2 June 2026 (Kawnat Haju/AFP) Off Iranian establishment criticises 'silence' on Lebanon Iran ’s inaction over Israel ’s escalating war on Lebanon has drawn criticism from figures within the Iranian establishment. Iran had made ending Israeli attacks on Lebanon one of the main conditions for its ongoing ceasefire with the US . However, as the Israeli onslaught in Lebanon intensified in recent days, some media figures criticised what they described as Iran’s limited response, which was confined to condemnation and threats.