Beirut, July 5 -- Lebanese President Josesh Aoun has called on the US to "continue to stand firmly" with Lebanon's "just and legitimate causes," expressing hopes for stability and security in the Middle East amid the ongoing regional tensions.

The Lebanese presidency, in a post on X, stated that Aoun sent a congratulatory message to his American counterpart, Donald Trump, on the occasion of the 250th Independence Day of the US and extended wishes for success, prosperity and progress.

"On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, sent a congratulatory cable to the American President Donald Trump, in which he wished him and the friendly Am...