U.S. concludes first military contract with Lebanon since Hizbullah takeover of Cabinet

By World Tribune on January 17, 2012   Exclusives, Hizbullah, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Mideast, Stateside, Top Stories, U.S. Military  

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has decided to send a military aircraft to Lebanon despite the domination of its government by the Iranian-sponsored Hizbullah. The Defense Department has awarded a contract for the export of a surplus military aircraft to Lebanon. The aircraft, meant to be supplied by Alliant Techsystems, was identified […]