BEIRUT, Jan 05, 2015 (AFP) - Overwhelmed by a massive influx of desperate refugees, Lebanon began imposing unprecedented visa restrictions on Syrians on Monday, including those fleeing their country's civil war.
Tehran, YJC. On Thursday, Iranian diplomat Mohammad Fathali held separate meetings with 3 Lebanese military officials to explore ways for increasing military cooperation between the 2 countries.
Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Monday that Iraq can play a very significant role to help resolve issues in Syria and Lebanon IRNA reported.
Tehran, YJC. Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam has announced that Beirut will mull joining the so-called U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) following the coalition’s meeting in Brussels.
Iraq's Interior Ministry said on Wednesday that a woman detained by Lebanese authorities was not the wife of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, but the sister of a man convicted of bombings in southern Iraq.
Tehran, YJC. IRGC official said the ideology of Basij, introduced by Iran which means a movement of volunteer forces backing the revolution, has encouraged other Muslim nations to stand up for their rights against the arrogant powers.
Tehran, YJC. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a meeting with Lebanese Defense Minister Samir Moqbel in Tehran called for regional countries to join hands in fighting terrorism.
Tehran, YJC. Lebanese Defense Minister Samir Moqbel is expected to return home from his trip to Tehran with the military aid Iran promised to donate, Fars News Agency said Saturday.
Tehran, YJC. Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will soon supply the Lebanese army with necessary military equipment to help the nation deal with the threats it is facing.
TEHRAN ,14 September 2014 (UNIC) -- The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Mr. Derek Plumbly, visited Tehran from 13-14 September during which he met Advisor on International Affairs to the Supreme Leader, H.E. Mr. Ali Velayati, and Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Mr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Tehran, YJC. Renewed clashes between armed groups supporting and opposing the Syrian government have left one person dead and several others wounded in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.