Iran deplores Israeli aggressions on Lebanon

Iranian Defense Minister Ali Shamkhani on Sunday condemned Israeli threats and violations of Lebanon, calling on the international community and organizations to practice pressure on Israel to stop violations of Lebanese air spaces.

Shamkhani, during talks with his Lebanese counterpart Abdulraheem Murad in Tehran, stressed importance of cooperation and coordination among countries of the region to confront the "Israeli expansionist policy."

He expressed hope that the visit of Murad will contribute to enhancing and developing defense relations between Lebanon and Iran.

Murad, for his part, echoed Shamkhani's hopes of coordination and solidarity to face Israeli threats.