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Lebanon's Foreign Ministry said it welcomes signs that Iran is seeking to strengthen relations between the two countries, following a meeting in Tehran between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, deputy head of Lebanon's Supreme Shia Council. The ministry said Lebanon has always sought good relations with all countries, including Iran. The statement comes amid broader regional realignments involving Iran-backed groups such as Hezbollah, though no specific new agreements were announced.