Iran condemns US sanctions on its ambassador in Lebanon as violation of international law - IRNA English

On 22 May 2026, Iran condemned US sanctions on its ambassador-designate to Lebanon and on Hezbollah lawmakers, calling them illegal, unjustified and a violation of international law. Hezbollah said the sanctions were meant to boost Israel after its failures in Lebanon.

The US and Iran continued talks on ending the war, with Pakistan, Qatar and other mediators involved. Trump said Iran cannot possess enriched uranium, and Iran cited significant differences with the US and said it was not seeking concessions but sanctions relief. In Washington, House Republicans called off a vote on an Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing.