{
  "id": 12016233,
  "title": "Lebanon seeks 'new chapter' with Iran, prime minister says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/lebanon-seeks-new-chapter-with-iran-prime-minister-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T22:02:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/lebanon-seeks-new-chapter-iran-prime-minister-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lebanon is seeking a fresh start in its relationship with Iran, according to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. In an interview with Lebanese broadcaster NBN, Salam emphasized that the new chapter should be built on mutual respect and non-interference.\n\nSalam accepted a meeting requested by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He reaffirmed Lebanon's stance that it does not interfere in Iran's internal affairs.\n\nThe Lebanese leader expressed hope that Iran would appoint a new ambassador, noting that the current envoy's residence permit had been extended for three months, but not in a diplomatic capacity.\n\nSalam stressed that Lebanon cannot remain passive and must take action. He urged the state to \"head south and to all regions and bear our responsibilities.\"\n\nHe reiterated Lebanon's demand for a full Israeli withdrawal, an end to Israeli attacks, a more robust ceasefire, and the release of prisoners.",
  "summary": "Lebanon seeks 'new chapter' with Iran, prime minister says Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon wants a new chapter in relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference. In an interview with Lebanese broadcaster NBN, Salam stated that he had accepted a meeting requested by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, saying: \"We do not interfere in Iran's…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/12016233.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/irans-oil-minister-resigns-no-reason-given",
        "published": "2026-10-04T17:46:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Iran’s oil minister resigns, no reason given",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/irans-oil-minister-resigns-no-reason-given-11989423",
        "published": "2026-10-04T19:11:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}