Sources have revealed that communication and coordination among the five countries concerned with Lebanon—namely the United States, Saudi Arabia, France, Qatar, and Egypt—have convened a remote meeting to discuss ways to achieve an agreement to end the presidential vacuum that has persisted since 2002. This was followed by French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian's movements towards Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt.
On the domestic front, ambassadors from the five countries are preparing for a tour to meet with Lebanese officials, starting with Speaker of the House Nabih Berri, after holding a meeting to unify positions and agree on a single language to speak with Lebanese officials. This aims to dispel any rumors of disagreements among the five countries regarding the Lebanese issue. According to information, the ambassadors will focus on the necessity of moving towards a "third candidate" and exiting from the trench politics and deep divisions.
However, this movement requires Iran to meet halfway since everyone is convinced that there can be no settlement without Tehran's involvement. In this context, the visit of Iranian Ambassador in Beirut, Mostafa Amani, to Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari has emerged. Observers for "Al-Jarida" newspaper in Kuwait pointed out that the visit comes as part of communication efforts, especially given that Iran sees a benefit in maintaining reconciliation with all regional countries amid current circumstances. Additionally, Saudi Arabia views it as in its interest to continue understanding with Iran to prevent renewed explosions in Yemen.
The meeting came as part of confirming the ongoing calm in Yemen and its repercussions on Lebanon; hence, the visit is more significant than the content of the discussion. Conversely, regarding Speaker Nabih Berri and Hezbollah, the presidential stance remains unchanged concerning the nomination of the head of the Marada Movement, Sleiman Frangieh, and continues to support him. While Berri shows openness to discussing the presidential file, close associates of Hezbollah state that the party considers all political discussions in the country postponed until after the cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip and the end of confrontations in southern Lebanon. At the same time, Hezbollah continues to stick to the option of Frangieh, as seen in the recent leak about a meeting held two weeks ago between Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Frangieh, where Nasrallah reiterated his support for Frangieh's nomination.
