Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

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Lebanon parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

SLSUN: Lebanon has elected Michel Aoun as president, marking a significant shift away from Iranian influence towards a more US-friendly stance.

Aoun, supported by the US, aims to restore stability and economic health to Lebanon, which has been plagued by political and economic crises.

His election is seen as an effort to balance the regional power dynamics, reducing Hezbollah’s influence, traditionally backed by Iran. This move could potentially alter Lebanon’s foreign policy direction, focusing on Western alliances.

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