US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The struggle in Lebanon is separate from the Iranian issue

[96880] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The struggle in Lebanon is separate from the Iranian issue

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: The struggle in Lebanon is separate from the Iranian issue

US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, clarified today, June 23, 2026, that American policy toward Lebanon will be conducted on a separate track from the conflict with Iran. According to Rubio, Lebanon must be treated as a "sovereign state with its own government," and therefore discussions and negotiations on the matter will be held directly with the Lebanese administration.

On the Abu Ali Express channel (which takes a critical line toward Iran, Hamas, and the elements identified with the Axis of Resistance), Rubio was quoted as saying that "the future of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, through their sovereign and elected government." This statement reflects the official American position that seeks to separate Tehran's influence from the official Lebanese administration.

Similar reports appeared on News from the Field on Telegram and on 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️, which emphasized Rubio's message that the US will act directly with Lebanese institutions. The reports on the Israel News IL channel show support for the diplomatic line that emphasizes Lebanese sovereignty as a tool to sever Iranian influence in the region.

The central message emerging from all sources is that the US does not view Lebanon as a single entity with Iran, and is attempting to promote a political solution while strengthening the government in Beirut as an independent factor in the international system.