Exclusive | Larijani on the situation in Lebanon

In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen, Ali Larijani, Senior Advisor to Iran's Leader, addressed the narrative surrounding Lebanon’s current situation. Larijani criticized certain media outlets for painting an overly grim picture, whereby they portray that life in Lebanon has come to a complete halt. “Upon our arrival, we found that people in many areas are living life almost normally,” Larijani noted. While acknowledging the severe challenges caused by the ongoing Israeli war, including economic hardships, Larijani commended the resilience and patience of the Lebanese people.