Iran says it's ready to sell arms to Lebanon
TEHRAN – Iran's defense minister says Tehran is prepared to sell weapons to Lebanon if Beirut asks for help in equipping its military, AP reported.
Gen. Ahmad Vahidi's comments Wednesday come a day after the leader of Lebanon's Shiite Hezbollah group, Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, called on the Lebanese government to seek military assistance from Iran.
Nasrallah vowed his Iranian-backed group could help secure the aid for Lebanon's army.
The Hezbollah leader made his suggestion after a U.S. congressman earlier this month suspended $100 million of American military aid to Lebanon over concerns the weapons could be used against Israel and that Hezbollah may have influence over the Lebanese army.
Lebanon's government has since opened an account at the central bank to receive donations to help it purchase weapons for the military.
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