Trending Now - Lebanon's PM Halts US Visit Amid Iranian Warnings on Hezbollah

WHO:

NY Post - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

Naharnet - Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran's supreme leader

WHAT:

NY Post - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam canceled a planned trip to Washington.

Naharnet - Ali Akbar Velayati stated that ignoring Hezbollah's role could expose Lebanon to "irreparable security risks."

WHERE:

NY Post - Washington, D.C., United States

Naharnet - Lebanon

WHEN:

NY Post - The trip was planned for a future date in 2026, but the specific date was not provided.

Naharnet - The statement by Ali Akbar Velayati was made on X (formerly Twitter) but the exact date of the statement was not specified.

WHY:

NY Post - The cancellation was due to threats from Iran and ongoing Israeli strikes affecting Lebanon.

Naharnet - Velayati emphasized that Lebanon's stability relies on the cohesion between the government and Hezbollah.

HOW:

Naharnet - Velayati communicated his message through a post on X.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 23:06 UTC)

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has canceled a planned trip to Washington due to threats from Iran and ongoing Israeli strikes affecting Lebanon. Meanwhile, Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader, warned that ignoring Hezbollah's role could lead to "irreparable security risks" for Lebanon, emphasizing the need for cohesion between the government and the militant group. Velayati shared his concerns in a post on X, highlighting the delicate situation in the region.