Daily brief
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with the Vice President of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shiite Council, Sheikh Ali Al-Khatib, in Beirut. Araghchi stated that Iran supports national unity in Lebanon and that the talks would focus on threats from Israel. He also declared Iran's readiness to retaliate if attacked by the US or Israel.
A spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry shared a UN official's criticism of a recent US attack on Venezuela.
Former US Governor Mike Huckabee stated that the US supports Iranian protesters and warned Hamas to disarm or face consequences.