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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected on Thursday (6) accusations by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Tehran treats Lebanon as a "bargaining chip" in negotiations with the United States. "If Lebanon were a bargaining chip, we would have had a deal long ago," Araghchi posted on X, redirecting criticism toward Israel. ◦
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"If the Lebanon was a bargaining chip, we would have had a deal long ago... Based on Mr. Aoun's comments, one would think it's Iran that has occupied 1/5 of Lebanon, displaced 1/4 of Lebanese and bombing his country on daily basis. Had Lebanon been bargaining chip for Iran, we'd have a deal long ago."
In a CNN interview the previous Friday, Aoun had accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon as a bargaining instrument in the war against the United States and Israel, demanding that the Iranian regime stop interfering in Lebanese affairs. "This is not your country, it's our country," the Lebanese president declared, stating that the people are "fed up" with the war between Israel and Hezbollah. ✓
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"Em entrevista exclusiva à CNN na sexta-feira (5), Aoun acusou o país de explorar sua nação como moeda de troca na guerra contra os Estados Unidos e Israel"
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) responded to demands for Hezbollah withdrawal by demanding Israel's complete withdrawal from Lebanon as an "initial condition" for any ceasefire. "Israel must immediately stop attacks on the Lebanese people, withdraw behind international borders, evacuate occupied Lebanese territories and recognize Lebanon's territorial integrity," the IRGC stated in a statement carried by Iran's Tasnim news agency. ✓
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"The IRGC demanded Thursday that Israel halt attacks on Lebanon and withdraw to internationally recognized borders, calling full withdrawal an "initial condition" for any ceasefire acceptance. "Israel must immediately stop attacks on the Lebanese people, withdraw behind international borders, evacuate occupied Lebanese territories and recognize Lebanon's territorial integrity"
The conflict in Lebanon has killed 3,526 people and displaced more than one million residents since March, according to Lebanese authorities, while 27 Israeli soldiers have died in the country. A ceasefire announced by the United States on Wednesday was quickly violated by Israeli attacks that killed at least four people on Lebanese territory. ✓
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"Os ataques israelenses no Líbano mataram 3.526 pessoas desde o início do conflito, em 2 de março, e deslocaram mais de um milhão de moradores, segundo as autoridades"
Abbas Araghchi rejected Joseph Aoun's accusations about Lebanon being a bargaining chip
Joseph Aoun criticized Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs
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IRGC demanded Israeli withdrawal as condition for ceasefire
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Who is responsible for Lebanon's problems
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What is Iran's specific strategy for negotiations with the United States?
Why it's still unknown: Araghchi limited himself to denying accusations, without detailing Iran's position in diplomatic talks
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How does the new Lebanese government plan to reduce Hezbollah's influence in the country?
Why it's still unknown: Aoun criticized Iranian interference but did not present concrete plans to limit the group's presence
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What is the current status of negotiations between Iran and the United States?
Why it's still unknown: Sources do not specify whether direct talks are ongoing or if there are only public statements