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DIPLOMATIC
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US designates Lebanese diplomat persona non grata over Hezbollah praise
Nov 07, 2026 12:46 PM CT
Washington, D.C., United States
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Summary
The United States has declared a Lebanese diplomat persona non grata following a social media post praising Hezbollah's 1983 bombing. This diplomatic action signals continued US pressure on Lebanon regarding its ties to Iranian-backed proxies and reinforces the stance against entities supporting anti-Israel militant activities.
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Lebanese media reported that the Lebanese Embassy in Washington had received formal notification of the Trump administration's decision.
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Actor Responses
United States
NEUTRAL
Declared a Lebanese diplomat persona non grata in response to praise of Hezbollah's 1983 bombing.
Hezbollah
NEUTRAL
Subject of praise by the expelled diplomat regarding the 1983 bombing.