Lebanon's prime minister tells Iranian president country cannot be arena for regional wars

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York that Lebanon does not wish to be an arena for regional wars or a venue for exchanging messages between other parties. Salam stated that Lebanon has paid a heavy price for its security, stability, and economy, implying Iran's alleged interference and use of Lebanon as a bargaining chip in talks with the United States.