Joseph Aoun

Lebanon's army chief since 2017, possible president as of 2025

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to press after his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace on February 5, 2025, as part of efforts to form a new government. (Photo by Lebanese Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Lebanon has filed a formal complaint to the United Nations, accusing Iran of violating diplomatic conventions and dragging the country into a devastating war.

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