The United States conveyed an urgent diplomatic message to the Lebanese authorities, affirming that the Israeli side does not plan to expand its military operations or escalate its attacks against Lebanon. The American message stipulated the continuation of calm and the absence of any hostile actions originating from Lebanese territory towards Israel to ensure the preservation of this commitment.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun received the content of this message via the American Ambassador in Beirut, Michel Issa, where the Lebanese presidency clarified that the Israeli position is directly linked to the behavior of the northern front. President Aoun emphasized after the meeting that protecting Lebanon from the repercussions of external conflicts represents the state's top priority at the present time.
For his part, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned of the danger of sliding into uncalculated adventures that could threaten the country's national security, affirming the government's rejection of entering into any regional conflict. Salam indicated that the Lebanese state is conducting intensive diplomatic contacts to spare the country the consequences of the ongoing war in the region, especially with the escalating tension between Iran and Israel.
On the ground, sources reported that the Israeli army carried out a series of airstrikes targeting what it described as military facilities belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The recent days also witnessed an intensification of Israeli strikes on areas in the east of the country, which increased the fears of Lebanese political forces of the expansion of direct confrontation.
In the context of international positions, the UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, called on all Lebanese parties to prioritize the protection of the Lebanese people. Plasschaert demanded that words be translated into concrete actions that distance Lebanon from the rapid regional developments threatening the stability of the entire region.
Regarding Hezbollah, the party called on the peoples and countries of the region to stand against what it described as the aggressive scheme against Iran, warning of dire consequences that could affect everyone. However, the party did not announce a clear intention for direct military intervention, contenting itself with expressing its full solidarity with the Islamic Republic in facing external pressures.
Hezbollah decided to cancel a memorial ceremony where its Secretary-General Naim Qassem was scheduled to speak, attributing the reason to the current security and political developments. Qassem had previously warned that any comprehensive war against Iran could ignite the entire region, which raises international concern about the possibilities of opening new fronts.
Previous reports indicate that the current tension comes after a joint attack carried out by the United States and Israel in June 2025, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and lasting for 12 days. That attack occurred at a sensitive time, as it preceded the sixth round of diplomatic talks aimed at reaching a comprehensive peace agreement.
Iran had shown flexibility before that attack, agreeing to liquidate its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and allowing American inspectors to enter its facilities. However, the American administration justified the military action at the time by stating that Iranian activities still posed a direct threat to American bases and allies in the region, which led to the failure of the diplomatic path.
In light of these complexities, the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned what it described as Iranian aggressions that targeted Gulf countries in previous times, reflecting a division in internal positions. The Lebanese government continues its attempts to neutralize the local arena from the major conflict, amid increasing public concern about the repercussions of any potential military confrontation.
Sparing Lebanon the disasters and horrors of external conflicts, and preserving its sovereignty, security, and stability, are an absolute priority.
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American Message to Beirut: No Israeli Escalation Towards Lebanon in Exchange for Calm