Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam tells Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Lebanon does not want to become an arena for regional wars. Salam makes the point during a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
Lebanon has repeatedly accused Iran of interfering in its affairs, particularly since the start of the latest war. The accusations include claims that Iran uses Lebanon as leverage, including in dealings involving the United States. Salam’s office says the meeting emphasizes Lebanon’s cost in terms of security, stability, and the economy.
Across the available reports, the central message is consistent: Salam stresses Lebanon’s refusal to serve as a venue for wider regional conflict or as a channel for messages between other parties. Both outlets describe the same location and participants, with the additional context focused on Lebanon’s longstanding allegations toward Iran.
