Lebanese President: Iran is using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" with US

Middle East Eye · June 5, 2026 Politics

Lebanese President: Iran is using Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" with US Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the Iranians are "using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the United States" in an interview with CNN. He also added that Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem does not represent the Lebanese people, slamming the group's actions. The remarks come as Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon amidst the renegotiation of the ceasefire.

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