Considering Lebanon’s [decision to] abstain from the [UN Security Council] vote, it seems that it was [simultaneously] trying to keep both its Arab allies and its old friend Iran happy. But the question is: Did Iranians expect more from Lebanon? To answer this question, we should review some of the actions that led to Lebanon’s position.
Lebanon and the Iran-Turkey-Brazil Agreement
After the Tehran agreement, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman expressed optimism...