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Marco Rubio & Naim Qassem

23 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated Jul 05, 2026

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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, announced the framework agreement and described it as a first step toward peace. He emphasized the US commitment to supporting Lebanon's sovereignty and security.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, rejected the agreement as 'null and void' and a 'surrender' to Israel, vowing that the group would continue its armed resistance and would not disarm.
Jan 07, 2026 · 200 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, has been on a regional tour to reassure Gulf allies about the US-Iran peace deal, emphasizing that Washington will protect their security interests and ensure toll-free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, has rejected a deal to end the conflict in Lebanon, further complicating the broader US-Iran peace effort.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, visited Gulf allies to reassure them of US commitment to regional security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, engaging in diplomatic efforts amidst the military escalation.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah leader, rejected the Israel-Lebanon agreement as a surrender, indicating continued resistance and potential for further conflict in Lebanon.
Apr 20, 2026 · 338 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, is involved in mediating talks between Lebanon and Israel, and has accused Iran of trying to obstruct these negotiations, emphasizing Hezbollah as the impediment to peace.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's chief, has stated that Israeli troops must leave southern Lebanon and that Lebanon must not normalize ties with Israel, firmly opposing direct talks.
Jun 02, 2026 · 162 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, traveled to the Persian Gulf for a three-nation tour, meeting with Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and reopening the US Embassy in Kuwait, in the context of the US-Iran deal.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, head of the pro-Tehran Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah, called the deal a 'great victory' for Iran and thanked Tehran for ensuring the truce would apply to Lebanon.
Jun 11, 2026 · 372 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, toured the Gulf to reassure allies and warned Iran against blocking ships, reflecting US diplomatic efforts.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, rejected a US-brokered pact to halt fighting in Lebanon, indicating his group's independent stance and its impact on regional peace efforts.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, stressed that the US had destroyed Iran's ability to perform 'conversion' in its nuclear weapon process.
Naim Qassem: As Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem has expressed gratitude for Iran's efforts to compel Israel to cease military operations in Lebanon, but his group's actions remain a point of tension.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
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Marco Rubio: Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, dismissed the idea of Iran charging fees for crossing the Strait of Hormuz, stating the US wants a deal but 'not at any price'.
Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah leader, warned Israel that it has 'no option but to withdraw completely from every inch of our Lebanese land'.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
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Naim Qassem: The nephew of Hezbollah's Secretary-General Naim Qassem was reportedly killed by the Israeli military.
Apr 08, 2026 · 107 articles
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Naim Qassem: Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's leader, issued statements regarding the ceasefire, warning of retaliation against Israel and expressing openness to cooperation with the Lebanese government.
Apr 16, 2026 · 170 articles
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Apr 10, 2026 · 34 articles
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Apr 05, 2026 · 56 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 15 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 67 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 300 articles
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May 12, 2026 · 43 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 243 articles
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Apr 28, 2026 · 27 articles
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Apr 26, 2026 · 48 articles
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Apr 13, 2026 · 43 articles
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Apr 28, 2026 · 9 articles
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