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Lebanon Rejects Iranian Threat to Attack Israel from Its Territory


(Asharq Al-Awsat-UK) Senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Morteza Qorbani's recent threat to attack Israel from Lebanese territory sparked outrage in Beirut. Defense Minister Elias Bou Saab said: "These statements are unfortunate and unacceptable. They are a violation of the sovereignty of Lebanon." Information Minister Jamal al-Jarrah said Qorbani's remarks are "irresponsible" and "arrogant." "Iran may defend itself in any way it likes, but Lebanon is not the Guards' mailbox or an arena for foreign actors."
2019-12-11 00:00:00
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