The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met with Lebanese Foreign Minister Raji during the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad. They exchanged views on Tehran-Beirut bilateral relations and reached a consensus on strengthening ties between the two countries. The statement emphasized Iran's support for Lebanon in defending its sovereignty and national security against Israeli "aggression and expansionism." Raji described the lengthy meeting on social media as a "very frank discussion," where they explored ways to resolve outstanding issues between the two nations.