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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Iran’s Leadership Crossroads: Assembly Reaches Consensus on Successor

 

Iranian media said the group had a minor disagreement over whether they would need to meet in person to issue their final decision, or bypass this formality.

A majority consensus has been reached within Iran’s Assembly of Experts on who will succeed the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to multiple reports from Iranian and international media. Assembly member Ayatollah Mohammadmehdi Mirbaqeri confirmed that the clerical body has “more or less” settled on a candidate, though he noted that several procedural obstacles remain before a formal announcement can be made. 

The decision follows days of intense deliberation amid heightened regional tensions and uncertainty about Iran’s political future. While the identity of the chosen successor has not yet been released, reports indicate that the selection aligns with guidance left by Khamenei, including the expectation that the next leader should be someone “hated by the enemy.” 

Minor disagreements persist within the Assembly regarding whether the final decision must be issued during an in‑person meeting or can be formalized remotely, reflecting the urgency and sensitivity of the succession process. Despite these unresolved details, officials suggest that the formal announcement could come as soon as the remaining procedural issues are settled. 


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