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Lebanese PM Salam Calls on Hezbollah to Prioritize National Interests in Negotiations

June 13, 2026
Lebanon politics
Lebanon politics

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has urged Hezbollah to place Lebanon's interests above those of Iran, while also calling on the militant group to publicly declare its support for ongoing negotiations.

In remarks to Reuters, Salam emphasized the importance of the party shifting its focus toward what would benefit the nation, rather than prioritizing external allegiances. He additionally stressed that Hezbollah should make a clear public commitment to the negotiation process currently underway.

The statement reflects ongoing tensions within Lebanon's political landscape, where balancing competing interests remains a central challenge for the government.

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