President Masoud Pezeshkian said relations between Iran and Lebanon extend far beyond politics and are grounded in deep cultural, historical, and emotional ties between the two nations.
Speaking on Tuesday at the credential ceremony of Lebanon’s new ambassador, Ahmad Sweidan, President Pezeshkian emphasized Lebanon’s special place in Iran’s foreign and regional policy, noting that the two nations have long shared each other’s joys and hardships.
The Iranian president said Tehran closely follows developments in Lebanon and sincerely hopes the Lebanese people can live in peace and stability.
President Pezeshkian described the Israeli regime as the main source of instability in Lebanon and the wider region, citing repeated attacks and expansionist policies as threats to regional security.
He stressed that Iran’s position on such actions is clear and firmly based on defending the rights of regional nations.
The president reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness to expand cooperation with Arab and Islamic countries, particularly Lebanon, and highlighted the ambassador’s role in strengthening bilateral ties.
Ambassador Sweidan conveyed greetings from Lebanese leaders, and described Iran–Lebanon relations as strong, resilient, and steadily expanding despite external pressures.