U.S. sends Hellfire missiles, financed by Saudis, to Lebanese Army

U.S. sends Hellfire missiles, financed by Saudis, to Lebanese Army

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The United States has reported additional military shipments to Lebanon. Officials said the U.S. military oversaw the delivery of air-to-ground missiles to the Lebanese military. The officials identified the missiles as the AGM-114 Hellfire, meant to be deployed on light aircraft for the Lebanese Air Force. “Specifically, this week brought […]

U.S. responds to Lebanon’s urgent arms appeal amid ISIL campaign

U.S. responds to Lebanon’s urgent arms appeal amid ISIL campaign

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — Lebanon has received another shipment of U.S. weapons. The Beirut government said the United States shipped weapons and ammunition to the Lebanese Army on Sept. 6. This marked the second U.S. military shipment to Lebanon in as many months amid a campaign by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. […]

ISIL surge changes U.S. thinking about military aid to Lebanon

ISIL surge changes U.S. thinking about military aid to Lebanon

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The United States, charged with reneging on security assistance to Lebanon, has acknowledged a threat from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant and has pledged to accelerate weapons and equipment to Lebanon’s military. U.S. ambassador David Hale said the administration of President Barack Obama was ready to approve additional weapons […]

Report: U.S. ties with Hizbullah ‘developing positively’ as secret dialogue continues

Report: U.S. ties with Hizbullah ‘developing positively’ as secret dialogue continues

Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The United States was again reported to be holding secret talks with the Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah. A leading Lebanese newspaper asserted that Hizbullah was engaged in a dialogue with high levels of the U.S. government. [See also: Sources: U.S. has been conducting secret dialogue with Hizbullah] Al Jumhouria newspaper said Hizbullah […]