Nasrallah: Second Fuel Shipment from Iran to Reach Lebanon in Days
Lebanon is facing an economic crisis and severe fuel shortage. The leader of Hezbollah has requested assistance from the Islamic Republic of Iran. So far, one tanker carrying Iranian fuel has been sent to Lebanon. It is reported that a second tanker is on its way to Lebanon.
Fuel shortages and the removal of government subsidies have caused an increase in the price of gasoline and diesel in Lebanon. The price of fuel products in Lebanon increased by 70 percent in just one day (Sunday, August 22).
The French news agency reported from Beirut on Hassan Nasrallah’s television speech. The Hezbollah leader announced on Sunday, August 31 (August 22) that the second shipment of fuel from the Islamic Republic of Iran will reach Lebanon in the coming days.
This is Nasrallah’s second television interview in recent days. Last Tuesday, the Hezbollah leader had also spoken of the imminent delivery of a fuel shipment from the Islamic Republic.
Lebanon is facing a severe economic crisis. It is reported that this country’s economic crisis is unprecedented since 1850.
Fuel shortage has led to the closure of many businesses and even the shutdown of many government offices and institutions. It is said that the danger of hospital closures in this country is also looming.
Hassan Nasrallah said regarding receiving fuel from Iran: “The second tanker will arrive in a few more days and other tankers will be sent after that.”
It should be noted that Hezbollah and the leaders of this group are designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and a number of Western countries and are subject to sanctions.
The United States recently announced that it would, with the help of Egypt and Jordan, take action to address Lebanon’s fuel shortage crisis.
Hassan Nasrallah referred to America’s efforts to help Lebanon as “hollow promises,” but at the same time said: “But if these promises are implemented, there is no problem. We have no problem with that.”
Source: DW
