Iran to Arm the “Other” Lebanese Army?.................
“Lebanese President Michel Sleiman has officially asked Iran to equip and modernize the Lebanese Army, given the problems Beirut is facing. Sleiman has asked Iranian officials to consider selling advanced military equipment to the Lebanese Army, reported IRNA. The Lebanese president has reiterated that the modernization should take place while keeping in mind Beirut's strategic needs as well as its budget limitations. This follows recent deadly confrontation between Lebanese and Israeli forces. The exchange of fire left three Lebanese soldiers and one Israeli military officer dead. After the incident, US officials announced that they would freeze100 million dollars in military aid destined for Beirut……….” Press TV (Iran)
I thought Iran was already arming the Lebanese army, the “real” Lebanese army of Hezbollah. Still, they can supply the “other” Lebanese army with more of the same.
On a more serious note, this shows the stupidity of those in the US Congress who are blocking American aid for the Lebanese army. There are alternatives, even though the army probably prefers the superior American weapons and the training that goes with it.
(Shouldn't the cabinet in Lebanon decide who they get arms from? Is this part of the president's job? WTF is going on here?)
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