00:00Iran's foreign ministry condense recent U.S. sanctions against Tehran's ambassador-designate
00:06to Lebanon, describing the measures as illegal under international law.
00:10According to the ministry, the sanctions targeting Muhammad Reza Rao Shebani
00:14reflect Washington's disregard for the United Nations Charter.
00:20Lebanon previously declared Shebani persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country in
00:26March, though it remains unclear whether he has since departed Beirut.
00:30The U.S. on Thursday also imposed sanctions targeting individuals linked to Hezbollah
00:34and the Iranian diplomat over activities connected to political and security developments in Lebanon.
00:41Separately, Iran condemns sanctions against Hezbollah members of parliament,
00:45calling them interference in Lebanon's internal affairs and an attempt to weaken the country's
00:50sovereignty. Tehran said the measures could deepen political divisions and further destabilize
00:55Lebanese society. Tensions have continued to rise amid the broader regional conflict
01:01after Hezbollah entered the escalation on March 2 by launching attacks against Israel.
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