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In a rare public dispute, Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has condemned remarks by Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, who suggested that Tehran is willing to negotiate with France on implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The resolution pertains to southern Lebanon, where Israeli ground troops are currently clashing with Hezbollah. Prime Minister Mikati criticized Ghalibaf’s comments, calling them “blatant interference“ in Lebanon’s internal affairs. The tension stems from Iran’s proposal to engage with France to secure a ceasefire in southern Lebanon, an area heavily influenced by Hezbollah, which continues to target Israel despite calls for peace. Ghalibaf's comments, made during an interview with French daily Le Figaro, aligned with French President Emmanuel Macron’s own call for an immediate ceasefire. However, Lebanon views Iran's involvement as an unwelcome intrusion. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has vowed to continue fighting Israeli
