Beirut wants Iran to equip Lebanon Army

GREETINGS,

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.

Earlier in August, Lebanon announced a decision to reinforce its Armed Forces. Following the decision, the country’s Defense Ministry opened a bank account to attract donations for its military revamp.

Lebanese Defense Minister Elias al-Murr said that the government will receive contributions from nationals at home and abroad.

Sleiman’s demand came few days after Iran announced its defense industry has the capacity to supply arms to more than 50 countries.

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said on Saturday that Iran’s “dynamic defense industry is capable of exporting arms to over 50 countries in the world.”