Iran and Lebanon have diplomatic relations, with embassies in each other countries. Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the two countries have deepened relations amidst controversy in Lebanon and abroad.

Iranian influence in Lebanon dates to the 16th century and has grown considerably during the 20th century, first minimally under the Shah through the interchange of elites, specifically in Beirut and then significantly following the Iranian Revolution and Iran's training and funding of Hezbollah.

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Jan 27, 2025 · Israel’s 2024 assault significantly eroded Hezbollah’s military power in southern Lebanon, but the Iran-backed group could remain a major political force in the country.

Oct 11, 2010 · Iran’s use of Lebanon and Hezbollah to challenge Israel, often at great cost, has spawned widespread anger and suspicion among many other Lebanese parties and religious sects. Lebanese views of Iran reflect the country’s political and sectarian fault-lines.

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This study examines the extent of Iran’s influence on Leba-non by highlighting Iran’s presence in the country, particu-larly at the political, economic, security and military levels, and the degree of its soft power presence at the cultural and sec-tarian levels.