Lebanon Picks US-Backed Aoun as President in Shift From Iran
- Lebanon has elected Joseph Aoun as president after over two years without a head of state, securing 99 votes in parliament.
- Aoun's election followed the withdrawal of Hezbollah's candidate, Suleiman Frangieh, who declared support for him.
- International envoys from France, Saudi Arabia, and the US pressured Lebanese officials for Aoun's election, linking it to financial aid.
- Joseph Aoun's presidency represents a significant political consensus in a divided Lebanon, as he faces ongoing economic and political challenges.
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