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Tag Archives: Lebanon
Lebanon’s Hezbollah condemns Mecca bombing
AP) — The Latest on a foiled plot targeting the Grand Mosque in the holy Muslim city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia…
Hamas keen on boosting ties with Iran, Lebanon
IRNA – An senior official of the Palestine Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas said on Monday that the organization is keen on cementing…
Imam Khomeini devised Resistance roadmap in Lebanon: Hezbollah
IRNA – Senior Lebanon’s Hezbollah official says the roadmap created by Imam Khomeini, late founder of the Islamic Republic, has largely contributed…
Zarif felicitates anniv. of Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon
MNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad felicitated the anniversary of Lebanon’s victory over Israel’s occupation.In 2 separate messages to both his…
Israel hacked Lebanese phones during Nasrallah speech: Lebanon
Press TV – Lebanon has held the Israeli regime responsible for a recent hacking into the country’s telecom network during a speech by Secretary…
Israelis need to restore their short-term memory in relation to Hezbollah
Alwaght- The Israeli leaders’ diplomatic pressures on the Russia and repeated visits to Moscow to persuade Kremlin withdraw support for its allies…
Israel deterred from launching new war on Lebanon: Hezbollah deputy chief
Press TV – Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement says its high level of defense readiness has so far deterred Israel from launching a new…
PM Hariri: Israel wants new war against Lebanon
Press TV – Lebanese Prime Minister Sa’ad Hariri says recent Israeli actions have indicated a desire for a new conflict after Tel Aviv…
Lebanese Defense Minister appreciates Iran’s support in war against Takfiri
IRNA – Lebanese Defense Minister Yacob Sarraf appreciated Iran’s role and support for Lebanon in confrontation with the Zionist and Takfiri enemies.…
Palestinian cause always a pivotal issue for Iran: Lebanese MP
Tasnim – A Lebanese lawmaker said throughout all the historical changes that Iran has witnessed from the days of the revolution until…
What’s behind Lebanon’s Pres. Aoun Riyadh and Cairo visit?
Alwaght– Following a vote of confidence by the Lebanese parliament that installed Michael Aoun as the president of the country and ended…
Amir-Abdollahian arrives in Beirut
MNA– Parliament Director General for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in the Lebanese capital, Beirut on Monday morning. Amir-Abdollahian who is also…
Lebanon extends condolences to President
IRNA – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, in a message to his Iranian counterpart, President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday extended condolences on martyrdom…
Hezbollah targets Daesh post along Lebanon’s northeastern border
Press TV- Fighters from the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement have targeted a gathering of the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group in northeastern Lebanon,…
Iran still ready to arm Lebanese Army: MP
IRNA – Iran is still ready to go on with its decision to arm the Lebanese Army but it stays with Beirut…
Iran’s delegation leaves Damascus for Beirut
MNA– The parliamentarian delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has left Damascus for the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Led by Head…
Bomb attack hits vehicle in eastern Lebanon, kills local official
A deadly bomb attack has reportedly rocked Beqaa Valley near the Lebanese capital, Beirut, media reports say. According to Lebanese media, a…
Deputy FM pays tribute to Lebanon’s resistance martyrs
IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab-African affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari paid tribute to Lebanon’s resistance martyrs. Jaberi Ansari who is in…
Ansari: Constructive, serious dialogue is key to regional differences
IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab-African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari has said the key to differences and confrontations of various social…
Head of Lebanese Islamic Action Front consults with Zarif
IRNA – Head of Lebanese Islamic Action Front Sheikh Zuhair Al-Ju’ayd conferred with Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif in Tehran on Sunday. According…
Israel admits tweeting fake Lebanon map marked with Hezbollah positions
Press TV- The Israeli army has acknowledged that a “declassified map” it had released earlier this week to show the alleged military…
‘Syrian-Iranian grip’ on Lebanon will tighten after Aleppo: Jumblatt
Reuters| Lisa Barrington: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s imminent victory in Aleppo will increase Syrian and Iranian influence in Lebanon, the leading Lebanese…
Israel military fires missiles against targets near Damascus: Report
Press TV- A report says an Israeli warplane have fired four missiles against two targets inside Syria close to the highway connecting the…
Saudi Arabia invites Lebanese President to visit the kingdom
AP- Saudi Arabia on Monday invited the newly elected Lebanese president to visit the oil-rich kingdom. Saudi Prince Khaled al-Faisal told reporters…
Just how much can Lebanon change under Aoun?
Al Manitor| Haytham Mouzahem: Following the election of Gen. Michel Aoun as president of the Lebanese Republic on Oct. 31 and the appointment…
Iranian leader’s top aide: Election of Aoun to benefit Syria, resistance front
FNA- Iranian Supreme Leader’s top aide Ali Akbar Velayati expressed pleasure in the election of Michel Aoun as Lebanon’s president, saying that…
Aoun presidency, another rebalancing step in region
MNA|Parnaz Talebi: 29 months of political deadlock in Lebanon ended in October 31, 2016, with election of Michel Aoun as president of…
Jaberi Ansari: Lebanese consensus model of resolving regional crises
IRNA – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari underlined that the recent consensus among Lebanon’s political parties over election of new…
Iran can reach African markets via Lebanon: Trade official
IFP- Gholam Hossein Shafei, the Chairman of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Industries, told IRNA that Iran can increase its…
Zarif: Iran always stands by Lebanon
IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Iran stands by Lebanon and is willing to expand economic cooperation…
Zarif arrives in Beirut
IRNA– Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif arrived in Beirut at the head of a politico-economic delegation on Monday for talks with top-ranking Lebanese…
Lebanese president asks ex-PM Hariri to form new government
AP — Lebanon’s newly elected president, Michel Aoun, has asked former Prime Minister Saad Hariri to form a new government. Aoun’s office…
Amir Abdollahian: Aoun election crucial for resistance against Israel regime
Tehran, Nov 2, IRNA – Majlis Speaker’s Special International Affairs Advisor Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday that no doubt election of new…
Iranian politicians hail election of Lebanon’s new president
Iranian politicians from across the spectrum have praised the election of a new president in Lebanon. The Lebanese parliament elected Michel Aoun…
Hezbollah, Syria congratulate Michel Aoun on winning Lebanese presidency
The Lebanese Resistance movement Hezbollah and the Syrian government have congratulated Michel Aoun over his election as Lebanon’s new president. According to…
Aoun election, victory for all Lebanese political parties: Iranian president
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a telephone conversation with Lebanon’s newly elected president, said Tehran will keep its unwavering support for Lebanon’s government and…
FM congratulates Lebanese nation on election of new president
Tehran, Oct 31, IRNA – Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif on Monday congratulated the Lebanese people on the election of a new president.…
Lebanon lawmakers elect Michel Aoun as president
Lebanon finally has a new president. Lawmakers have thrown their support behind Michel Aoun, a strong Hezbollah ally, to fill the country’s long-vacant presidency.…
Lebanon set to elect president after two-year stalemate
Lebanon’s former army commander Michel Aoun, a strong Hezbollah ally, is expected to win parliamentary approval to fill the country’s long-vacant presidency.…