President Aoun pushes 'Lebanon first' message amid indirect criticism of Hezbollah

Iran Herald · April 17, 2026 Politics

Beirut [Lebanon], April 18 (ANI): Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has issued a strong 'Lebanon first' message, widely seen as an indirect criticism of Hezbollah, while reiterating that the state alone will determine national decisions and priorities, Al Jazeera reported. Aoun, without naming the group, appeared to suggest that Hezbollah was effectively fighting Iran's war on Lebanese territory.

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