Lebanon has declared Iran’s ambassador-designate, Mohammad Reza Shibani, persona non grata, revoking its prior approval and ordering him to leave the country by March 29. The decision followed the summoning of Iran’s chargé d’affaires in Beirut.

In a sharp and public move, Lebanese officials effectively told the envoy he is “no longer welcome” and must depart within days. The expulsion marks a significant escalation in tensions between Beirut and Tehran, with reports from Al-Hadath confirming the removal.