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“The United States stands ready to help Lebanon when political leaders commit to change,” US Under Secretary of State David Hale said Thursday.
“The United States stands ready to assist Lebanon when political leaders commit to change,” US Under Secretary of State David Hale said Thursday.
Hill announced, during a Senate hearing, that “Iran is providing $ 70 million of its oil imports to Hezbollah, which threatens the security of Lebanon.”
The US official also stated that “the United States will use its influence to punish those who help Hezbollah, and that it continues with its policy of sanctions against Iran until Tehran changes its behavior.”
Regarding the Iraqi file, Hill referred to the reforms being carried out by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, and said that “Al-Kazemi began to restore the sovereignty of the Iraqi state, with efforts to combat corruption and control weapons fugitives at the hands of the militias. “
He added that “popular mobilization represents a threat to the security of Iraq, and the Iraqi people have ambitions for democratic governance.”
With regard to Syria, Hill reiterated the “defeat of ISIS and the importance of the Caesar Law and sanctions to deter the regime and its allies from committing massacres.”
The Libyan issue was also present in Hill’s speech, where he said the United States supports dialogue between the parties and supports a comprehensive ceasefire.
In conclusion, Hill emphasized the leadership role of the United States, saying that the efforts of the United States constitute a barrier to the ambitions of Russia and China and restrict the extent of their influence.
Source: Kataeb.org
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