‘This is not your country, it is ours’, Lebanese President lashed out at Iran, tension increased due to missile attacks by Hezbollah

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun Slams Iran Hezbollah: On one hand, efforts are being made for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon in the Middle East, while on the other hand, missile attacks and sharp statements on the border have made the atmosphere more tense. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has now directly warned Iran and Hezbollah, saying that Lebanon will not be allowed to be used as a pawn for the regional interests of any country.

Hezbollah missile attack

Recently, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has claimed that Hezbollah has fired surface-to-air missiles to target Israeli Air Force aircraft. However, no plane was damaged nor anyone was injured in this attack, but after this, panic spread in the border areas of Israel.

Air raid sirens sounded in the city of Kiryat Shmona and eight villages in north-eastern Israel near the Lebanon border soon after the missile strike, Shizuhua reported, prompting thousands of people to flee to shelters for their lives.

President Aoun’s strong message to Iran

Amidst this military tension, the statement of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is considered very important. He considered Lebanon a ‘bargaining chip’ in the negotiations with the US. Strongly criticized Iran for using it as. Addressing Iran, President Aoun said bluntly, ‘This is not your country, this is our country’

His statement came after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that Iran’s main condition for any agreement with the US and Israel is a complete ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon.

Domestic front against Hezbollah

President Aoun targeted not only Iran but also Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qasim. He said that the people of Lebanon are tired of decades of war and displacement and now want to live in peace. Hitting back at Qassim’s statements regarding his threat to topple the government and street protests, Aoun said that the people of Lebanon do not belong to any one organization but to the country.

He clarified that dialogue is the only way to end the conflict between Lebanon and Israel and that the issue of Hezbollah’s armed existence must be resolved by Lebanon domestically.

Regional stability and future challenges

This tense situation has arisen after Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire after trilateral talks held in Washington on Wednesday. President Aoun believes that the root causes of Hezbollah’s armament must be addressed, including Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanese areas and a permanent end to the border dispute. At present, the people of Lebanon are hoping for peace under the shadow of death and destruction, while regional powers are busy pursuing their interests.