Tehran Promises Military Assistance to Lebanon

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who is in Beirut on a one-day official visit, said Tuesday that Tehran will provide military assistance to Lebanon.

Ali Shamkhani made the announcement following talks with Prime Minister Tammam Salam at the Grand Serail.

He said the assistance includes military equipment to help its battle against militants.

As Safir newspaper said that Shamkhani arrived in Beirut on Monday night.

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