Iran and Lebanon
Iran scores 52/100 toward Lebanon (neutrality or uncertainty), while Lebanon scores 32/100 back.
Iran toward Lebanon
Iran expressed interest in rebuilding bilateral ties with Lebanon and demanded a ceasefire amid Israeli strikes, but Lebanon pushed back against Iranian interference, ordering out Iran's would-be ambassador and demanding Iran liaise through state institutions, indicating a strained but not hostile relationship from Iran's side.
Lebanon toward Iran
Lebanon formally told Iran to respect its sovereignty and deal only through state institutions, ordered Iran's ambassador out (though he received a residency permit), and pushed back against Iran's influence over Hezbollah, signaling clear diplomatic friction and resistance to Iranian interference.
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