Letters to the Editor: Don’t forget Lebanon as Coveney heads to Iran

 President Hassan Rouhani, right, and  Foreign Minister Simon Coveney greet at the start of their meeting in Tehran, Iran. Picture: AP

Minister Simon Coveney’s visit to Tehran should be welcomed during what is a pivotal time not just for the revival of the Iran nuclear deal but also the wider issues affecting the Middle East.

Without a functioning government, Lebanon’s social and economic decline continues at a rapid rate.