Defense minister says runway, 20 km from Israeli border, to be used by Iranians to attack Israel; IDF chief: We must be ‘more prepared than ever’ for ‘extensive military conflict’

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says French leader should 'focus on the situation inside France' instead of criticizing his country

On a tour of Maroun al-Ras, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says 'resistance' in Lebanon in better condition than ever, and 'Zionists understand only strength'

Tehran says it will support any agreed-upon government, calls on other countries to not get involved in Lebanese internal affairs

Asharq Al-Awsat, citing Israeli political sources, says Jerusalem investigating report by Saudi TV claiming Tehran transferring weapons directly to Lebanon on civilian flights

Despite initial signs that agreement on revived accord is nearing, negotiators have yet to reconvene in Vienna, with hurdles remaining unclear

Politician says country does not have chance for positive future with Iran's growing influence and internal divisions; absence feared to pave way for more hardline Sunni leaders

'When two elephants fight, it's the grass that suffers and Lebanon for the umpteenth time in its history is the grass that is suffering,' says analyst

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets top Lebanese officials, as some protesters outside carry signs saying 'Iran out'

Amid a crippling financial crisis, the Iran-backed terror group manages to overpower Lebanese government; new PM Mikati decries the Iranian delivery as 'a violation of sovereignty'