Iran ambassador refuses to leave Lebanon despite expulsion order

In March 2026, Lebanon ordered Iran's ambassador to leave the country, creating a diplomatic standoff in Beirut. The ambassador has refused to comply with the expulsion order. The reason for the expulsion order was not stated in the provided article. Al Jazeera's Justin Salhani is reporting on the situation as it unfolds. The refusal to leave marks an escalation in tensions between Lebanon and Iran. The next steps in this diplomatic crisis remain to be seen.