Michel Aoun
President of Lebanon
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View Timeline →Macron and Aoun Discuss Strengthening Lebanon's Military and Addressing Israeli Aggression
French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese President Michel Aoun held talks in Paris to discuss a deployment plan for the Lebanese armed forces aimed at…
Aoun: The People of Lebanon Will Pay the Price for Israeli Aggression / Israeli Army's Renewed Assault on Southern Lebanon
Lebanese President Aoun highlighted the heavy toll of the ongoing conflict, with significant casualties and destruction in Lebanon, as the Israeli military continues its bombardment…
Lebanon's Attorney General Calls for Charges Against Michel Aoun in Beirut Port Explosion Case
The Attorney General of Lebanon is seeking to formally charge former President Michel Aoun regarding his involvement in the Beirut port explosion. This development is…
Aoun: Israel's Claims About the Lebanese Army Are Baseless
Lebanese President Aoun has rejected Israeli allegations about the Lebanese Army's performance. This statement highlights ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, particularly regarding military capabilities…
Lebanese President Aoun Seeks US Support for Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon
Lebanese President Aoun is in Washington, DC to seek US support for ending the conflict and facilitating an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. This meeting…
Trump and Lebanon's President Aoun Discuss Iran Conflict and Israeli Actions Against Hezbollah
Former President Trump met with Lebanese President Aoun to discuss the ongoing conflict involving Iran and Israel's military actions against Hezbollah. This meeting highlights the…
Lebanon’s Aoun urges US support for a hopeful future
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun expressed hope for a strengthened relationship with the US in a message on Independence Day, aiming to foster a new era…
Aoun Asserts Lebanese Sovereignty Amid Iranian Warnings on External Threats
Lebanese President Michel Aoun asserted Lebanon's sovereignty to Iran, emphasizing that the country belongs to its people. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi responded by…
Iran's FM Urges Lebanese President to Identify True Threats to Lebanon
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi criticized Lebanese President Michel Aoun for misidentifying the sources of Lebanon's challenges, urging him to recognize and address the real threats…
'Lebanese President Aoun Criticizes Hezbollah and Iranian Influence in CNN Interview'
Lebanese President Michel Aoun criticized Hezbollah and Iran during a CNN interview, asserting that Hezbollah's actions do not represent Lebanon. This statement highlights ongoing tensions…
'Aoun accuses Iran and IRGC of leveraging Lebanon in US negotiations'
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has accused Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of exploiting Lebanon as a bargaining chip in negotiations with the…
Lebanese Protesters Criticize Halt of Investigations on Third Anniversary of Beirut Port Explosion
On the third anniversary of the Beirut port explosion, thousands of Lebanese protesters criticized the lack of accountability and halted investigations into the tragedy that…
International Monetary Fund Warns of Lebanon's 'Deep Crisis'
The IMF has warned Lebanon to implement urgent economic reforms to avoid a deepening crisis, highlighting concerns for the poor and middle class. The political…
Lebanese Prime Minister Calls for the Release of Nizar Zaka in Meeting with Zarif
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri urged Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to facilitate the release of Nizar Zaka, a Lebanese-American imprisoned in Iran on…
Lebanon's Deputy Speaker Calls Nasrallah's Proposal for Defense System from Iran Impractical
Eli Ferzli, Lebanon's Deputy Speaker, dismissed Hassan Nasrallah's proposal for Lebanon to request air defense systems from Iran, citing fears of Western repercussions. The discussions…
Nasrallah's Proposal to Lebanon for Using Iranian Air Defense Weapons Against Israel
Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, has proposed that Lebanon accept Iranian air defense systems to counter Israeli aggression. He questions the Lebanese government's willingness…
Netanyahu's Verbal Clash with Amano Over 'Iran's Nuclear Warehouse' in Torquzabad
Benjamin Netanyahu and Yukiya Amano clashed over allegations of a secret Iranian nuclear warehouse in Torquzabad. Netanyahu claims Israel has provided evidence to the IAEA,…
Lebanese Prime Minister Calls Qassem Soleimani's Statements 'Regrettable'
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri criticized Qassem Soleimani's remarks about Hezbollah's election success as interference in Lebanon's affairs. This comes amid rising tensions between Iran…
Israeli Army Warning: Strengthening Iran's Presence in Lebanon Will Lead to War
The Israeli army has issued a warning that Iran's growing influence in Lebanon could lead to war, emphasizing that Lebanon has become a missile manufacturing…
The U.S. Urges Lebanon to Prevent Hezbollah's Access to Financial Sector
A senior U.S. Treasury official urged Lebanon to block Hezbollah's access to financial resources and curb Iranian influence during a visit to Beirut. This request…