BEIRUT - Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mojtaba Amani was summoned to the Lebanese Foreign Ministry Thursday over remarks criticizing efforts to disarm Hezbollah.

According to the National News Agency, the ministry's secretary-general, Hani Chmeitli, met with the Iranian ambassador and emphasized "the necessity of adhering to the diplomatic principles outlined in international agreements concerning the sovereignty of states and non-interference in their internal affairs, foremost among them the Vienna Convention."

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The Iranian embassy in Lebanon announced in a statement that during the visit, the ambassador provided clarifications to the Lebanese side regarding the tweet he had recently posted.

In his X post on April 18, the ambassador said that "the disarmament project is a clear conspiracy against nations ... Once these countries surrender to the demands of disarmament, they become vulnerable to attack and occupation, as was the case in Iraq, Libya, and Syria."

He explained that its content was general and comprehensive, applying to all countries without exception, including Iran.

He added that this visit came as a precaution to avoid any misunderstanding or misinterpretation between the two countries regarding the content of his post.

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Amani also emphasized "the need to prevent enemies from creating division between Iran and Lebanon," stressing that "vigilance and cooperation are the guarantee to thwart such attempts."

The Iranian ambassador reaffirmed "Iran's firm commitment to supporting the independence, sovereignty, stability, and security of the Lebanese Republic, as well as Iran's full readiness to enhance support and expand the horizons of bilateral cooperation in various fields."