Aoun, Nasrallah hail Ahmadinejad’s visit as ‘historic’

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and his ally Change and Reform bloc leader MP Michel Aoun hailed the visit of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s as historic, according to a statement issued by Hezbollah on Saturday. (more…)

Reaction to Ahmadinejad’s visit to Lebanon

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ended his two-day visit to Lebanon on Thursday. Prior to departing from Lebanon Ahmadinejad met Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah Thursday evening at the Iranian Embassy in Beirut.

Reaction to Ahmadinejad’s visit was mixed but as expected March 14 leaders do not share the enthusiasm of Hezbollah led March 8 alliance. (more…)

Iranian envoy: Hariri Ahmadinejad meeting was positive

Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Ghadanfar Roken Abadi told the media at the Grand Serail on Thursday that the meeting between Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was positive.

“The meeting was positive,” Abadi said reiterating Iran’s support for Lebanon. (more…)

Ahmadinejad: The Zionists will cease to exist

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Iranian First Lady Azam Al Sadat Farahi arrived at the Bint Jbeil stadium to take part in a mass rally held by Hezbollah and the Amal movement on Thursday, National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Hezbollah parliamentary bloc leader MP Mohammed Raad welcomed Ahmadinejad upon his arrival (more…)

Ahmadinejad left behind a host of problems in Iran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Lebanon on Wednesday with all the theater of a conquering hero. Arms up in triumph as his motorcade moved from the airport to Beirut, Mr. Ahmadinejad blew kisses to an adoring, flag-waving crowd organized by Lebanon’s powerful Iran-backed Hezbollah militia. (more…)

Crowley: Will Iranian arms be under the control of the state?

During the US State Department Briefing of October 13, 2010 , US Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs Phillip J. Crowley told the media that the US is committed to Lebanon’s security.

“We understand that there are both states like Iran and sub-groups like Hezbollah (more…)

Hariri’s murder: Ahmadinejad defends Hezbollah

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday slammed as “fabricated” the reports that point to Hezbollah’s involvement in the assassination of Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Deceitful hands have killed a dear friend (Rafik Hariri) (more…)

Berri hosts dinner for Ahmadinejad

Lebanon speaker nabih Berri hosted a dinner at his mansion in Ain al-Tineh on Wednesday in honor of visiting visiting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Prior to dinner Berri met with Lebanon Prime Minister Saad Hariri and Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun, and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) commander General Jean Kahwaji National News Agency (NNA) reported. (more…)

Hezbollah organized a mass rally for Ahmadinejad

Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addressed via video link the mass rally organized by Hezbollah in honor of visiting Iranian leader president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
“Your excellency…I welcome you on behalf of Amal Movement leadership and supporters on behalf of Hezbollah leadership and supporters on behalf of all the sons of Moussa al Sadr on behalf of all the admirers of Imam Khumaini on behalf of all our allies in Lebanon I welcome you tonight”
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Israeli MK: Ahmadinejad cannot return home alive

Israeli Knesset member Arye Eldad said in reference to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit to Lebanon on Wednesday
“The history of man-kind would be different if in 1939 somehow, a Jewish soldier had succeeded to kill Hitler,” , Israeli media reported. (more…)