Iran Welcomes New Lebanese Government

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World News - Iran congratulates Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati for his new government is formed, a group Hezbollah and its allies hold a majority of parliament, said the official news agency IRNA on Tuesday (14 / 6).

"In a telephone conversation First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi congratulated the Lebanese Mikati and on the formation of the new government," IRNA said.

Mikati announced the composition of his cabinet after the difficult negotiations regarding important items including the judiciary and telecommunications, which is now controlled by Hezbollah-backed alliance of Syria and Iran that.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its intention to remain a partner in Lebanon and is ready to implement the agreements signed by both countries" to strengthen bilateral relations, "reports said, citing Mikati.

Tehran is the main supporter of Hezbollah which controls the new government along with its allies.


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