Iran official slams US, Saudi Arabia for crisis in Lebanon
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Nov 4, IRNA -- Senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister on Saturday slammed the US and Saudi Arabia for surprise resignation of Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri.
'Washington and Riyadh are seeking to deteriorate the situation in Lebanon, 'Hossein Sheikholeslam said in an exclusive interview with the Arabic-language Al Mayadeen TV network.
The US, Saudi Arabia and their allies are trying to compensate for their defeats in the region, he said in a reference to decline of Daesh (ISIS).
How better it was for Hariri 'to respect the dignity of Lebanese nation and submitted his resignation in Lebanon not Saudi Arabia,' the official added.
He said that Hariri's resignation occurred within the framework of policies of US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the region.
Lebanese political figures on Saturday criticized Hariri's surprise resignation in the Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh.
In reaction the event, Head of the Arab Tawhid party Wiam Wahhab expressed regret over Hariiri's resignation and posed the question that why he has resigned in Riyadh.
Lebanon parliament lawmaker Ziad al-Aswad said that Hariri declaring his resignation from inside Saudi Arabia has no justification .
Saudis' recent remarks showed that Saudis are seeking to make trouble in Lebanon, he noted.
Arabic language Al-Mayadeen TV Network quoted the ministerial sources as saying that Hariri has resigned under severe pressures.
Lebanon presidential office has declared that Hariri has informed Lebanese President Michel Aoun about his resignation and the president is waiting for his return to hear the cause of his resignation.
Hariri resigned Saturday, during a trip to Saudi Arabia in a surprise move that plunged the country into uncertainty amid heightened regional tensions.
Translator: Hamdollah Emadi Heydari
Editor: Hamid Shamlou
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