Iran, Lebanon discuss Gaza crisis, regional tensions in Doha
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Iran and Lebanon's foreign ministers discuss the regional situation following the Israeli strike on Qatar and the unfolding genocide in Gaza.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Rajji in the Qatari capital, Doha, September 14, 2025 (Iranian Foreign Ministry)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raji, in Doha on the sidelines of the emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, according to statements from both governments.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the talks focused on regional developments, particularly the ongoing genocide in the occupied Palestinian territories. Both officials stressed the urgent need for the international community to act to halt the Israeli occupation's continuing crimes against Palestinians and its repeated attacks on Lebanon and other countries in the region.
Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry noted that Raji presented his government’s decision to keep all weapons under state authority and to extend state sovereignty over all Lebanese territory.
According to the statement, Araghchi reiterated Iran’s respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty and non-interference in its internal affairs.
The two ministers also reviewed bilateral relations and exchanged views on ways to strengthen cooperation between Tehran and Beirut.
'Israel's' true colors revealed
On the subject of the aggression against Qatar, Araghchi argued that it revealed "Israel's" true colors to the entire region and proved that it is the primary threat to regional security.
The Iranian FM noted that "halting Israeli crimes requires collective action by Islamic nations," adding that "what Palestine needs is not statements of condemnation."
In a separate context, Araghchi stated that "the issue of Hezbollah's weapons is a Lebanese matter that must be resolved by the Lebanese people themselves."
He also pointed out that Hezbollah is an inseparable part of Lebanon's political structure, and while clearly expressing his country's support for the group, he emphasized that this does not equate to interfering in Lebanon's internal affairs.
Araghchi added, "We have assured Lebanese officials that Israel wants the countries of the region to be weak, even divided, and that they must remain vigilant."
