The Lebanese Army has issued a firm statement affirming its commitment to maintaining security, civil peace, and public order by preventing any breaches such as road blockages or encroachments on public and private property. The army emphasized its role as the protector of Lebanon's sovereignty, unity, and legitimate institutions. Lebanese President Michel Aoun echoed this stance, declaring that only security forces should carry arms within Lebanon and rejecting any external interference in the country's internal affairs. He stressed that the Lebanese state and its armed forces bear full responsibility for the security of all citizens without exception. Meanwhile, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has conducted official visits to Iraq and Lebanon. In Iraq, Larijani signed a memorandum of cooperation on security matters during his first official visit, amid ongoing U.S. pressure on the Iraqi government to limit Iranian influence. In Lebanon, Larijani met with President Aoun, where both leaders expressed a desire for cooperation based on mutual respect and sovereignty. Larijani stated that Iran does not interfere in Lebanon's internal affairs and is willing to assist Lebanon if requested by its government. Separately, Gebran Bassil, head of Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Movement, called for the exclusive control of weapons by the state, rejecting any partnership or sharing of arms, and criticized Hezbollah’s unilateral military role following its recent involvement in conflict.