Iran’s foreign minister says Lebanon not a bargaining chip in war

(Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected remarks by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Lebanon was a bargaining chip for Tehran._x000D_
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Aoun said earlier that Iran was using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States and that Lebanese people were paying the price for Iran’s interests._x000D_
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“Had Lebanon been bargaining chip for Iran, we’d have a deal long ago,” Araghchi posted on X. “Save Lebanon from your real foe, Mr President.”