US warns Lebanon over possible Iranian weapons donation
▻http://english.al-akhbar.com/content/us-warns-lebanon-over-possible-iranian-weapons-donation
The United States is trying to halt Iran’s military aid to Lebanon. In exchange for the continuous support of the US, Lebanon should commit to the US sanctions imposed on Iran which include not accepting any arms donations.
As soon as Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced last week that Iran will donate arms to the Lebanese army, the US immediately sent a stern warning to Lebanese officials.
The US’ message is crystal clear this time: accepting this “gift” could end all US aid to the Lebanese army.
The last time the US objected to a donation to the Lebanese army was a few years ago when former Minister of Defense Elias Murr and the March 14 alliance blocked a donation from the Russian government.
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