Report: Presidential file not on Abdollahian's visit agenda

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrives Wednesday in Beirut after a recent visit to Saudi Arabia.

Abdollahian, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan had reportedly discussed the Lebanese file during their meetings in Riyadh.

"The Lebanese file was discussed in detail during the talks, especially the presidential file and Iran's role in it," al-Joumhouria newspaper reported Wednesday.

Abdollahian had also discussed the Lebanese file with his Qatari counterpart last month, the daily said, adding that Abdollahian's visit to Beirut would be of great importance, yet it will not tackle the presidential file or break the presidential impasse.

Also on Wednesday, Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden Amos Hochstein arrived in Lebanon to follow-up on the October 2022 maritime boundary agreement between Lebanon and Israel. He will reportedly discuss with Lebanese officials the land border with Israel and will visit the gas drilling rig in Block 9.