IRAN SIGNS SECURITY DEAL WITH IRAQ BEFORE LEBANON VISIT

Ali Larijani, the newly appointed head of Iran’s top security council, is embarking on his first foreign trip since taking office last week. He will visit Iraq to sign a bilateral security agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two neighbors.

Following his visit to Iraq, Larijani will travel to Lebanon, where he plans to meet with senior Lebanese officials. His visit comes at a sensitive time as the Lebanese government has approved a plan to disarm Hezbollah, a powerful militant group and close ally of Tehran.

Iran has expressed strong opposition to the Lebanese government’s disarmament plan, describing it as a threat to regional stability. In response, Beirut has condemned Tehran’s stance, calling it a blatant and unacceptable interference in Lebanon’s internal affairs.

Larijani’s visits underline the complex regional dynamics and Tehran’s ongoing efforts to maintain its influence across neighboring countries.