Lebanon revokes Iran envoy approval, orders departure


Lebanon has revoked its approval for Iran’s designated ambassador and ordered him to leave the country by March 29, Lebanon’s LBCI reported.
The report said Lebanon declared Mohammad Reza Sheibani persona non grata and informed Iran’s chargé d’affaires of the decision.
Lebanon also recalled its ambassador to Iran for consultations, citing what it described as a breach of diplomatic norms by Tehran.