Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata during Israeli attacks

Lebanon has declared the Iranian ambassador persona non grata, demanding his departure by Sunday, following breaches of diplomatic protocol by Tehran. The Lebanese Foreign Ministry also summoned its ambassador to Iran for consultations. This move occurs amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and a ground offensive in response to a Hezbollah attack on March 2, resulting in over 1,000 casualties in Lebanon.

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