Lebanon News Roundup: Iraq Visit and U.S. Policy
Summary
r/Lebanon shares a roundup covering Lebanon’s presidential visit to Iraq, calls to implement UN Resolution 1701, and closer bilateral cooperation on security and other issues. It also covers reports of a U.S. envoy reassignment and plans to improve security at Beirut’s airport, topics with important regional and domestic implications for the community.
News Roundup - 06/01/25
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Reports suggesting that Deputy U.S Special Envoy to the Middle East, Morgan Ortagus, may leave her position circulated. She is expected to be transferred to another role within the Trump administration, and her replacement will be announced later this week. Al-Jadeed confirmed that these reports are likely accurate, and emphasized that this move is not expected to cause a major shift in U.S policy towards Lebanon.
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President Joseph Aoun conducted a working visit to Iraq. At the airport, he was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. President Aoun stated that the visit was one of appreciation for Iraq’s continued support for Lebanon. He specifically thanked Iraq for its oil shipments over the years, and stressed on the need to deepen cooperation and coordination in various fields, including in the fight against terrorism and extremism.
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President Aoun later met with both Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani.
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He held a joint press conference with the Prime Minister. Both leaders emphasized on the need to fully implement UN Resolution 1701, end the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon, confine all weapons within Lebanon to the Lebanese state, and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
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President Aoun also met with the Chaldean Patriarch of Iraq. They together stressed on the importance of maintaining a continued Christian presence in the Middle East, the need to fight corruption, terrorism, and extremism, and more.
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President Aoun also held a phone call with the son of Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani, to inquire about his father’s health. Al-Sistani’s son thanked President Aoun for the gesture, and wished him success.
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Finance Minister Yassine Jaber was interviewed on Al-Jadeed. He stated that the government is working on improving security at Beirut’s airport, with the first step being the installation of new scanners. On the issue of economic reform, he said that Central Bank Governor Karim Souaid’s de...
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