Lebanese PM Criticizes Iran Over Meddling in National Affairs

Prime Minister Najib Mikati denounces Iran's offer to negotiate on UN Resolution 1701, calling it unwarranted interference.

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed strong disapproval of Iran's involvement in Lebanese matters.
The criticism follows Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf's comments about negotiating with France to implement UN Resolution 1701.
Resolution 1701, adopted in 2006, aims to maintain peace by ensuring southern Lebanon is free of non-state weapons and troops.
Mikati's statement marks a rare public rebuke of Iran, which supports Hezbollah, currently engaged in conflict with Israel.
The Lebanese Foreign Minister has been asked to summon Iran's Chargé d'Affaires in response to the perceived interference.