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Reagan aims to close Beirut airport amid Lebanon crisis
Washington labels President Amin Gemayel’s government as weakened and sidelined by Syria and internal factions. Beirut airport closure follows hijackings linked to Lebanon but Iranian and Syrian influence remains decisive. Gemayel’s authority has eroded, with Nabih Berri as the real power and U.S. leverage dwindling.
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