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Youssef Raji funds Shibani's settlement
The article addressed the political crisis that arose around the Lebanese authorities' attempt to organize a settlement regarding the Iranian diplomat Mohammad Reza Shibani, who was declared persona non grata by Lebanon. While the decision was made to issue an order for his expulsion, an understanding was reached to grant him a six-month residence permit as a legal worker, not as an ambassador, as a maneuver to contain the crisis and prevent escalation of tension with Iran. However, this settlement revealed Lebanon's limited ability to manage its foreign policy, especially with the influence of regional calculations and international pressures. This pushed Foreign Minister Youssef Raji to adopt a more hardline stance and to make practical concessions, despite his public rejection of any settlement that compromises the country's sovereign decision. What happened reflects the extent of the internal and external balance-of-power challenges in Lebanese politics, particularly on issues related to Iran and Hezbollah. It also highlights the gap between official statements and realities on the ground, exposing the government's limited capacity to enforce sovereign decisions amid regional and international pressures.
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