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Lebanon PM resigns after feared plot to 'target life'

Lebanese PM Saad Hariri announced his resignation from Riyadh on Saturday, citing Iran's "grip" on the country and threats to his life.

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri Source: AAP

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By Saleem Al-Fahad

Source: AFP, SBS



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The surprise move risks plunging the small and already fragile Middle Eastern country deeper into turmoil.

 

 

 


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