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Lebanon's PM takes aim at Iran

Iran’s top security official arrived in Beirut Wednesday as tensions between the two countries escalated following the Lebanese government’s approval of the main objectives of a US plan to disarm Hezbollah.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief Ali Larijani (C) speaks to reporters after meeting with Lebanon's parliament speaker in Beirut on Aug. 13, 2025.

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In today's edition:

  • Syria, Turkey sign long-anticipated defense agreement
  • Lebanese PM takes aim at Iran, doubles down on Hezbollah disarmament
  • Israeli envoy in South Sudan after it denies possible plan to absorb Gazans
  • US official meets Sudan's de facto leader as efforts to end bloody civil war stalemate

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