Why is Lebanon such a central issue to Iran?

About this episode

The episode discusses Iran's focus on Lebanon amid ongoing conflicts and diplomatic efforts.

Lebanon under Israeli attack - while diplomatic efforts continue to end the war in Iran. And with Israel escalating attacks on Hezbollah, Tehran wants any peace deal to cover both conflicts. So, why is Iran making Lebanon a central issue in its own war?  In this episode:  Naim Salem, Professor of Political Science at the Lebanese Army Military Academy Marzie Khalilian, Political Analyst and Academic Researcher Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of Mideastwire.com Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on  X ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  YouTube

People in this episode

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests: Naim Salem, Marzie Khalilian, Nicholas Noe

Topics covered

• Lebanon
• Iran
• Israel
• Hezbollah
• diplomatic efforts
• war

Keywords

• Lebanon
• Iran
• Israel
• Hezbollah
• war
• diplomacy
• conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hezbollah, Iran, Israel

Places: Lebanon

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