Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:12:20 GMT
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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi |
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says Iran is fully prepared to provide Lebanon's army with cutting-edge military equipment.
“Lebanon is our friend. If we receive any demand [for equipping their army], we have full potential to help them,” Fars news agency quoted General Vahidi as saying on Wednesday.
Following an exchange of fire that left three Lebanese soldiers and one Israeli military officer dead, US officials announced the freezing of 100 million dollars in military aid destined for Beirut.
Upon this announcement, Lebanese President Michel Sleiman asked Iranian officials to consider selling advanced military equipment to the Lebanese Army.
Hezbollah has also voiced support for the decision, arguing that Beirut must acquire weapons from friendly countries.
On Saturday, General Vahidi said that Iran's "dynamic defense industry is capable of exporting arms to over 50 countries in the world."
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