Members of the Basij burn U.S. and Israeli flags in front of the British Embassy in Tehran on Jan. 14, 2026. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP)
Lebanon is holding its breath waiting to see how the situation will unfold in Iran. The political landscape at home is at a standstill, except for a tour on Wednesday by representatives of the Quintet [the five countries involved in the Lebanese dossier, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the United States and France].The diplomats wanted to review the second phase of the plan for a state’s monopoly on arms, particularly in areas north of the Litani River, as well as the possibility of holding a conference in support of the Lebanese Army.Developments in Iran could lead to the postponement of the cease-fire monitoring “Mechanism” meeting, especially since the commission’s chairman, U.S. Army General Joseph Clearfield, left Lebanon a few days ago for the United States.According to L’Orient-Le Jour’s information, he is set to take part...
Lebanon is holding its breath waiting to see how the situation will unfold in Iran. The political landscape at home is at a standstill, except for a tour on Wednesday by representatives of the Quintet [the five countries involved in the Lebanese dossier, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the United States and France].The diplomats wanted to review the second phase of the plan for a state’s monopoly on arms, particularly in areas north of the Litani River, as well as the possibility of holding a conference in support of the Lebanese Army.Developments in Iran could lead to the postponement of the cease-fire monitoring “Mechanism” meeting, especially since the commission’s chairman, U.S. Army General Joseph Clearfield, left Lebanon a few days ago for the United States.According to L’Orient-Le Jour’s information, he is set to...
Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon, demolishes buildings in Bint Jbeil