A televised remark by a game show host turned Cabinet minister in Lebanon about the war in Yemen has taken the country’s crisis with Saudi Arabia to new depths. Anger over George Kordahi’s comments …
With latest row, Saudi-Iran ‘proxy wars’ play out in embattled Lebanon
When two elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers and Lebanon for the umpteenth time in its history is the grass that is suffering,’ says analyst …
With latest row, Saudi-Iran ‘proxy wars’ play out in embattled Lebanon
When two elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers and Lebanon for the umpteenth time in its history is the grass that is suffering,’ says analyst …
Lebanon Faces Deepening Economic Crisis as Saudis Cut Ties Over Iran
Saudi Arabia banned imports from Lebanon and, along with three other Gulf states, expelled its ambassador following remarks by an official about the war in Yemen.
Analysis: Lebanon is dragged back into eye of Iranian-Saudi storm
Already mired in economic collapse, Lebanon is facing a blast of Gulf Arab anger after a prominent broadcaster-turned-minister levelled blunt criticism at Saudi Arabia, in a row that has further …
Analysis: Lebanon is dragged back into eye of Iranian-Saudi storm
Already mired in economic collapse, Lebanon is facing a blast of Gulf Arab anger after a prominent broadcaster-turned-minister levelled blunt criticism at Saudi Arabia, in a row that has further …
Calls mounting for removing Lebanon minister over Gulf row
Pressure is mounting on Lebanese leaders to remove a Cabinet minister whose comments on the war in Yemen sparked a diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia. The head of the country’s Maronite Catholic Church …
Lebanon Stuck in Tug-of-war Between Saudi Arabia, Iran After Minister’s ‘Insulting’ Remarks on Yemen War
Riyadh and other wealthy Gulf states expelled the Lebanese envoy even as it recalled its envoy from Beirut and suspended all imports from Lebanon.
Lebanon Stuck in Tug-of-war Between Saudi Arabia, Iran After Minister’s ‘Insulting’ Remarks on Yemen War
Riyadh and other wealthy Gulf states expelled the Lebanese envoy even as it recalled its envoy from Beirut and suspended all imports from Lebanon.
UAE recalls diplomats in Lebanon, bans travel of citizens to country
The UAE has recalled its diplomats in Lebanon and also banned the travel of its citizens in the country, in a show of solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Last week, the UAE denounced the statements made by …