By Nohad Topalian | 2026-06-01

For the first time, Lebanon submitted an official complaint against the Iranian regime to the UN Secretary-General on April 21.

The unprecedented and fiercely worded complaint accuses the regime of violating the Vienna Convention by using diplomatic cover for military operations and political interference.

Lebanon alleges the Iranian regime is dragging the country into a destructive war, directly contradicting the sovereign will of the Lebanese state.

Submitted by Ambassador Ahmad Arafa, the document details the smuggling of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operatives into Beirut to protect Hizbullah and plot attacks.

The filing explicitly cites Iranian ambassador Mohammad Reza Shibani's refusal to depart after being declared persona non grata, continuing to interfere in Lebanon's sovereign policies.

Political writer Antoine Murad viewed this step as "shattering the climate of fear and long-term Iranian dominance over Lebanese diplomacy."

"IRGC directs Hizbullah, fully controls its political decision-making, and commands its military battles through its officers," he told Al-Fassel.

A March 8 airstrike on the Ramada Plaza hotel in Beirut's Raouche district killed IRGC operatives, exposing their true identities despite their diplomatic immunity.

Lebanon asserts its right to invoke international responsibility, holding the Iranian regime and the IRGC accountable for repeated breaches of international law.

They are charged with dragging the country into a devastating war, causing mass casualties, displacement, and massive material losses.

The IRGC’s announcement of a March 11 joint attack with Hizbullah was documented, following Lebanon’s ban on the group's military activities.