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الكتائب اللبنانية
Lebanon's Power Struggle: State or Iran
The article addresses the issue of Lebanon's declaration of Iranian diplomat Mohammad Reza Shibani as persona non grata and the legal and sovereign implications of this action. It explains that a decision declaring someone persona non grata invalidates their diplomatic status and necessitates their departure. Legally, it is not permissible to grant a new visa or residence permit allowing them to remain on Lebanese territory as long as the non-grata status is in effect. Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations affirms that the host country has the right to declare any diplomat person non grata at any time and without providing reasons; the sending state is obliged to respect this, and failure to do so threatens sovereignty and undermines diplomatic credibility. Legal sources also pointed out that attempting to bypass this decision by granting a new residence or visa constitutes a violation of sovereignty, and such manipulations set a dangerous precedent. Ultimately, the article advocates that continuing to grant Shibani residence permits despite the declaration of non-granterness undermines government authority and signals Iran’s influence in Lebanon. It calls for respecting national sovereignty and emphasizes the importance of expelling the designated or obstructing individual to preserve the state's sovereignty and decision-making integrity.
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