Tuesday, 24 August 2021 (YJC)_ In reaction to Hezbollah Chief’s recent remarks, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman announced that the country is ready to send more fuel to Lebanon if needed.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that the country is ready to send more fuel to Lebanon if needed.
His remarks came after Hezbollah Chief Seyed Hassan Nasrallah said more vessels carrying Iranian fuel would sail soon to help ease the country’s fuel shortage.
“Ordinary trade in a legitimate area like the energy sector is a normal decision. We have sold and will sell our oil and products based on our own decision and the need expressed by our friends,” he said.
He went on to say that “Iran cannot see the suffering created for the Lebanese people. The Lebanese are very proud people who have unfortunately suffered from the political struggles, while they are both rich and able to receive energy shipments.”
Khatibzadeh also pointed out the unilateral, oppressive and extraterritorial US sanctions and said we know that some countries are addicted to sanctions and use the suffering of other nations for their illegitimate political goals.”
“Certainly, Iran is among the countries that do not allow the arrogant system to have such a behavior with the regional people. What is sold and bought is a natural thing,” he noted.
Finally, he put emphasis on the fact that “If the Lebanese government wants”, Iran is ready to help as much as it can to solve this problem.
Hezbollah Chief, Hassan Nasrallah, previously said a tanker would set off from Iran "within hours" to bring desperately needed fuel supplies to Lebanon, in defiance of US sanctions.