Lebanon refuses to be drawn into Iran conflict: PM

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Saturday that his country refused to be dragged into war, after Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran.Authorities fear the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could become involved in the conflict, which saw the US and Israel bomb Iran on Saturday and Tehran respond with missile attacks.Just before the operation began, Israel announced it was carrying out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“I reiterate that we will not accept anyone dragging the country into adventures that threaten its security and unity,” Salam said on X. “In light of the serious developments unfolding in the region, I once again call on all Lebanese to act with wisdom and patriotism, placing Lebanon and the Lebanese people’s interests above any other consideration,” he added. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said the strikes Saturday had