Lebanon Accuses Iran of Bargaining Chip

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun>>> has publicly accused Iran>>> of using Lebanon>>> as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States>>>. He criticized Iran>>> and its ally Hezbollah>>> for engaging in a war with Israel>>> that is causing the Lebanese people to 'pay the price' and be 'fed up' with conflict. Joseph Aoun>>>'s comments reflect deep divisions within Lebanon>>> and his ongoing efforts to disarm Hezbollah>>>. Hezbollah>>>, founded by Iran>>>'s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps>>>, initiated hostilities with Israel>>> months ago and has since rejected a US-mediated ceasefire plan. Iran>>>'s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi>>> denied Joseph Aoun>>>'s allegations. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of 1.2 million people in Lebanon>>>. The United States>>>, through envoys like Jared Kushner>>> and Steve Witkoff>>>, is also engaged in nuclear negotiations with Iran>>>.