Lebanon Expels Iranian Envoy, Escalates Diplomatic Break with Tehran

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief(Worthy News) – Lebanon sharply escalated tensions with Iran on Tuesday, announcing the expulsion of Tehran’s ambassador-designate and recalling its own envoy amid accusations of diplomatic violations and growing concerns over Iranian influence in the country.Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry confirmed it had summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires, Tawfiq Samadi Khushkhoo, to formally notify him that Iran’s ambassador-designate, Mohammad Sheiban