PM: Lebanon will not be drawn into regional conflict

Amid the recent attack on Iran and rising regional tensions, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called on citizens to exercise caution and prioritise the country’s interests. Salam emphasised that Lebanon must not be drawn into conflicts that could threaten its security or unity, according to Nuw100.

“In the face of dangerous events, I call on all Lebanese to act wisely and put the good of the country above all else,” Salam wrote. He added: “We will not allow anyone to drag Lebanon into adventures that threaten its security and unity.”

The remarks come after Israeli strikes launched on February 28 targeted Iranian territory. Reports indicate that the initial wave of attacks focused on sites in Tehran. Israeli media claim that General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, was allegedly eliminated during the operation.

Residents in Tehran described widespread panic amid powerful explosions and significant damage to government buildings. Reuters reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is no longer in the capital and has been moved to a secure location, while mobile communications have been disrupted in several parts of the city. Explosions were also reported in the Iranian cities of Qom and Isfahan.

Journalists noted that, prior to the strikes, senior Iranian ministers were issued “red phones” and instructed to remain close to them throughout Saturday for urgent notifications or calls. Ministers were also ordered not to comment publicly on the attacks or discuss the possibility of further strikes.

By Tamilla Hasanova