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Lebanon slams US 'threats' over Israel's Scud charge
Lebanon's Foreign Minister Ali Shami slammed US stances following Israeli claims that Syria transferred Scud missiles to Hezbollah, while officials from the resistance declined to confirm or deny the allegations.
The minister made his remarks at Rafik Hariri International Airport before heading for Iran to take part in an international conference on nuclear disarmament.
The White House expressed concern on Wednesday over the alleged weapons transfer and the State Department spokesman said on Thursday that the issue potentially puts Lebanon at significant risk.
Hezbollah sources told the Central News Agency that the US statements were a direct threat to Lebanon.
Shami said that the statements by the US "contradict the current facts since Israel is occupying Lebanese land rather than the other way around. Thus the people, army and resistance should work to liberate their land through all legitimate means recognized internationally including resistance and weapons."
Tackling the Iranian nuclear program, Shami stressed that the international community's focus on Tehran's program and its disregard of the Israeli nuclear arsenal had a negative impact on the region.