The Iran-backed militia is bowed but not broken – and it could still find a way to hijack Saudi funds for its own rehabilitation

After years of gridlock, Lebanon’s parliament elected Aoun, the chief military commander, as president. His win could unlock money for postwar reconstruction.

After more than two years of presidential deadlock, Joseph Aoun has been elected the 14th President of Lebanon.

MP Michel Daher stated that he wants a prime ministerial candidate who can work effectively with President Joseph Aoun, noting that he will nominate someone the president is comfortable collaborating with.

Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's army chief who was elected president on Thursday, is a political neophyte whose position as head of one of the country's most respected institutions helped end a two-year deadlock.

Beirut- After more than two years of presidential impasse following the end of former President Michel Aoun's term, the Lebanese Parliament elected

As part of the congratulations extended to newly elected President Joseph Aoun, U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood issued a statement regarding Lebanon’s presidential elections. He described January 9 as a great day and hoped the elections would pave the way for forming a strong government committed to fighting corruption.

President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran’s readiness to enhance cooperation with Lebanon in all fields during the tenure of incoming Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

"To congratulate him and wish him success in these difficult circumstances, of course this is an obligation," says former Lebanese president Michel Aoun after meeting newly elected president Joseph Aoun at the presidential Palace in Baabda.

A fiery exchange erupted in Lebanon’s Parliament on Tuesday, after journalist-turned-politician Paula Yacoubian was verbally attacked by MP Salim Aoun during the first round of voting for the country’s new 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