Iran Ambassador Voices 'Support' for Hariri in Center House Talks

Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad-Jalal Firouznia on Tuesday voiced support for efforts to form a new government led by Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri.

“We support all efforts aimed at forming a government led by Saad Hariri and we do not link it (the government) to any foreign developments,” Firouznia said after meeting Hariri at the Center House.

Hoping the government will be formed as soon as possible, the envoy expressed his country's willingness to consolidate ties in all fields.

Tuesday's is Firouznia's first visit to the Center House since his arrival in Lebanon in August.