Rouhani Lauds Lebanese Army 'Steadfastness' as Moqbel Says Iranian Donations 'of Extreme Importance'
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The Iranian President Hassan Rohani praised on Sunday "the steadfastness and resistance" of the Lebanese army in facing "Takfiris", calling for "the expulsion of terrorist groups from the region."
While, the Lebanese Defense Minister Samir Moqbel announced that the donation that Islamic Republic intends to submit to the army "is extremely important."
"The need to praise the Lebanese army for its steadfastness and resistance against aggressors and terrorist," Rouhani stressed during his meeting with Moqbel on Sunday as quoted by the Iran's Fars news agency.
Iran's offer of military support -- made when Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Shamkhani visited Beirut last month -- followed aid packages for the Lebanese army from Tehran's regional rival Riyadh as well as from Washington.
The Iranian president hoped to, "the union and rapprochement between the two countries and the two people witnesses steady growth."
“The Lebanese with all their sects and parties are in agreement today to support the Lebanese army to face the terrorist groups,” said Moqbel, “The Lebanese army has the complete readiness and cohesion needed.”
The defense minister added: "What we have significance is the maintenance of the Lebanese border and the fight against terrorist groups," stressing "the importance of Iran's continuous support for the Lebanese people."
In addition to the willingness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to provide armament support for the Lebanese army, it is ready to transfer its experiences to promote security in Lebanon and the region and to counter terrorist movements, said the Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani upon the the Lebanese Defense Minister's visit to him.
Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that Moqbel expressed in front of Shamkhani "his satisfaction after his visit to Iran," saying that Lebanon "is currently passing through tough circumstances and the aid from the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a friendly country, is of paramount importance."
He also pointed out the need to provide the Lebanese army with modern and necessary weapons considering that this action "leads to the improvement of the army's operational force in the face of terrorist groups and Takfiris."
"Maintaining stability and tranquility in this country," he added.
Moqbel is not entitled to sign any agreement or make any commitment to the Iranian military grant, As Safir daily reported on Friday.
His role is limited to informing the Lebanese government about the pledges made by the Iranian officials to take the appropriate action, said the newspaper.
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19 October 2014, 22:05
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"it is ready to transfer its experiences to promote security in Lebanon and the region and to counter terrorist movements, said the Secretary of Supreme National Security Council"
They invented terrorism and it is only natural they know how to counter it. From hezbollah in Lebanon, to the Mahdi militias in Iraq, to the Houthis in Yemen, Iran has shown its ability to create first class terror organizations.
19 October 2014, 22:12
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The Islamic Republic of Iran is true to its word. It will unconditionally arm the LAF and supports it with all its needs provided the LAF are integrated into the resistance to form a unified force under the resistance' command to face internal and external threats.
19 October 2014, 22:22
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what's needed is consistent and continuous assistance. Imagine having Kia cars with no motor or mechanic parts to fix it when it requires maintenance.
19 October 2014, 22:24
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If they are supplying cartouche to the Russian made Kalashnikov then fine but test and verify before you use them.
19 October 2014, 23:45
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“The Lebanese with all their sects and parties are in agreement today to support the Lebanese army to face the terrorist groups,” said Moqbel
Huh?????? So why is March 14 vetoing this grant????
20 October 2014, 06:09
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You are a minority - hariri's day are over. Get used to thr return of General aoun and his alliances. You dont decide anything, honeymoon with your Syrien masters ended in 2005 when your dear leader wanted to get ALL Powers from the people who gave it to him
..and to do what!? Steal and marginilize more. Half of M14 is composed of FPMers...since you allied with the syrians in 2006 elections and kick us out for few months of power you killed M14. partition will happen and is better for us
20 October 2014, 00:39
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Security Council Resolution 1747 bans the sale and transfer of Iranian weapons outside its territories.
20 October 2014, 01:16
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A most modern civilization with the most advanced technologies...we desperately need them to improve our education, arts, music, opera and film industry.
20 October 2014, 11:09
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another screen name, another ban, another century as flamethrower embarks on another adventure chasing his illusive dream to earn a gold medal in nonstop posting propaganda
21 October 2014, 15:02
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more censored comment:
"evidence of a new one to be revealed this week"... dont hold your breath, we've been waiting for evidence since 2005, and still have not seen the shadow of one.
