Iran stands by Iraq, Lebanon but will not give them orders: Iranian security chief

Larijani's visit to Iraq and Lebanon comes amid mounting pressure from Washington on Beirut and Baghdad to cut ties with Tehran

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Regional countries reopen airspace amid Israel-Iran attacks

Iraq says it will maintain airspace restrictions until 1:00 PM local time, with aircraft and missiles from Iran and Israel having repeatedly crossed its territory and debris having landed across the country.

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Iraq pledges $40 million to Gaza and Lebanon during Baghdad summit

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani promised $20 million each in reconstruction aid to Gaza and Lebanon during the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad.

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Lebanese army occupies most Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon

190 of 265 military positions south of the Litani river previously occupied by Hezbollah have been transferred to Lebanese state forces, coming after a ceasefire with Israel in November stipulated that the group withdraw from positions near the country’s southern border.

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Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon

Hassan Farhat, the Hamas commander for western Lebanon, was killed alongside his adult son and daughter in an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Lebanese port city of Sidon.

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Lebanese leaders slam Israel's Tuesday strike on Beirut

The Israeli strike marks a flagrant breach of a strained ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah in November, with officials in Lebanon urging the international community to protect the sovereignty of the Lebanese state.

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Lebanese Hezbollah denies role in Syrian border killings

Hezbollah denied involvement in an incident on the Lebanese-Syrian border after Syria’s Defense Ministry accused the group of ambushing and executing three Syrian soldiers.

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PM Barzani welcomes formation of Lebanese government, says Erbil ‘ready’ to help

“I wish PM Salam and his cabinet success in bringing security, stability and prosperity for the people of Lebanon,” PM Barzani said.

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Iraqi, Kurdish leaders welcome election of Lebanon’s president

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, and Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani joined global leaders on Thursday in welcoming the election of Joseph Aoun as the president of Lebanon, after a two-year vacancy of the position.

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