Lebanon

Hezbollah MP urges new Lebanon govt. to talk with banks to lower debt servicing

Feb 13, 2019 03:26

A lawmaker from the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has called on the new national unity government in the country to engage in negotiations with banks in a bid to reduce the cost of servicing the state's massive public debt.
All foreign forces must end unauthorized presence in Syria: Iran FM

Feb 12, 2019 03:19

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says all countries must facilitate the peace process in Syria and refrain from making decisions on its fate, stressing that foreign troops need to end their unauthorized presence in the Arab country.
Iran awaits Lebanese 'desire' to accept its military assistance: Zarif

Feb 11, 2019 05:42

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated Iran's support for the Lebanese government, saying Tehran is waiting for Beirut to show a desire to accept its past offers of military assistance.
Iran ready to help new Lebanon government upon request: FM Zarif

Feb 10, 2019 10:02

Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is ready to cooperate with the new Lebanese government in all sectors.
US behavior could trigger new Israel-Lebanon conflict: Russian envoy

Feb 09, 2019 15:39

The Russian envoy to Beirut says US actions in the Middle East are aimed at sowing discord in the region and can trigger a new conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
Zarif to visit Lebanon amid Tel Aviv-Beirut tensions

Feb 09, 2019 10:14

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will pay a visit to Lebanon amid growing tensions between Beirut and Tel Aviv.
Lebanon's Berri says Israel oil exploration in disputed waters 'dangerous'

Feb 07, 2019 02:47

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says the Israeli regime is violating Lebanon's sovereignty in a “dangerous” manner by licensing a company to "exploit an area" for oil and gas resources near a disputed region.
Lebanon to rely on Russian strategy for return of Syrian refugees: Minister

Feb 06, 2019 11:09

Lebanon's minister of state for displaced affairs says his country will stick primarily to the Russian strategy for the return of Syrian refugees to their homeland.
Nasrallah: New Lebanese govt. not controlled by Hezbollah, belongs to all factions

Feb 04, 2019 15:14

Secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah movement has strongly dismissed latest allegations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the movement is in control of the Lebanese government, stressing the new administration belongs to all political factions participating in it.
Zionist regime not ready for war with Lebanon: Hezbollah

Feb 04, 2019 05:40

Sheikh Naim Qassem, the Deputy Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement, has stressed that Zionist regime is not ready for a confrontation with Lebanon.