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'Mostly symbolic': Does Aoun's White House visit signal a 'new containment strategy towards Iran'?
President Joseph Aoun's visit to Washington is analyzed as a strategic repositioning for Lebanon within a changing regional order, with expert Nadim Houry highlighting interconnected issues like Lebanese politics, U.S. strategy, Iranian influence, and Hezbollah's role. The visit is seen as more symbolic than indicative of immediate policy changes.
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