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The Trump administration has formally declared a Lebanese diplomat in Washington persona non grata following a social media post praising Hezbollah’s 1983 bombing, according to Lebanese media reports. The Lebanese Embassy in Washington received official notification of the decision.

The move represents a significant diplomatic action against Lebanon and reflects heightened tensions regarding Hezbollah’s designation as a terror organisation and its historical attacks. The 1983 bombing referenced was one of the deadliest terror attacks in history.

This diplomatic escalation comes amid broader US policy toward Iran-backed militant groups in the Middle East and signals the Trump administration’s firm stance on organisations and individuals supporting designated terror entities.

Sources: Times of Israel, Ynet, Jerusalem Post