Hariri Denies Request to Attack Iran, Says Relations Good with Hizbullah

Local Editor

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri denied what was stated on his behalf on Wikileaks website, that he had requested an attack on Iran, confirming that Iran is a friend, and Lebanon has always welcomed its ambassadors and officials.

PM Hariri furthermore, affirmed that he and Lebanon would refuse any challenge with the brother country Iran.

After meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkuzy on Tuesday, Hariri stressed on the importance of the Lebanese internal dialogue, considering that Hizbullah represents an important political party, and relations with it has always been good.

In this context, PM Hariri referred that sometimes disagreements occur between him and Hizbullah, explaining that this is the nature of politics and democracy.