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Lebanese Foreign Minister Joe Rajji at a conference in Manama, on Oct. 31, 2026. (Credit: Photo provided by the ministry's press office) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — Lebanese Foreign Minister Joe Rajji announced on Sunday evening from Montreal that a diplomat would be sent to Detroit on a “special mission” to replace Ibrahim Charara as consul general. Charara was declared persona non grata last Friday and ordered to return to Lebanon.Speaking to MTV for the first time about the matter, Rajji took a swipe at Iran, saying: “Lebanon is a country that respects international conventions and diplomatic norms.” The remark was a clear allusion to the case of Iran’s ambassador to Beirut, who was declared persona non grata in March 2026 but refused to leave the country. The episode came amid heightened tensions between Beirut and Tehran after Hezbollah reopened the front with Israel in solidarity with the Islamic Republic.As for Charara’s replacement, Rajji said the diplomat would arrive... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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