Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah has confirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has proven that it is a “sincere ally” in spite of the difficult circumstances it is facing.
The statement came during his meeting with the Iranian Foreign Minister on Friday.
“Iran has proven that it is a sincere ally and a loyal friend that does not let its allies down, no matter how difficult the situations are,” he added.
Nasrallah said that “there are high hopes that Lebanon will get out of the current crisis through the cooperation of all.”
Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hossain Amir-Abdollahian, also reaffirmed Iran’s support for Lebanon, adding that Tehran “stands with Beirut on every level.”
The two sides discussed several issues, including the latest political developments in Lebanon and the region, during the meeting according to a Friday statement by Hezbollah.
During his stay in Beirut, Minister Amir-Abdollahian held talks with senior Lebanese officials including President of Lebanon Michel Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib about mutual and regional issues.