Tag: Naim Qassem

Hezbollah a ‘legitimate political party’ within Lebanon, US envoy says

Convincing Hezbollah to give up its weapons is the job of the Lebanese government, and the United States…

Hezbollah appeal to Saudi Arabia was spurred by Iran, sources say

By Laila Bassam and Parisa HafeziBEIRUT/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Hezbollah's effort to blunt international pressure on Lebanon to disarm…

Lebanon to present Hezbollah disarmament plan in coming days: US envoy

Lebanon has agreed to present a plan aimed at persuading Hezbollah to disarm, and Israel will submit a…

Lebanon to come up with plan on August 31 to convince Hezbollah to disarm, U.S. envoy says

BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon will come up with a plan on August 31 to convince Hezbollah to disarm, U.S.…

Lebanon, Iran’s delicate diplomacy amid calls to disarm Hezbollah

This week’s visit to Lebanon of senior Iranian politician Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council,…

Hezbollah chief says ‘no life’ in Lebanon if government confronts group

BEIRUT (Reuters) -Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem warned the Lebanese government on Friday against confronting the Iran-backed militant group,…