There is without any doubt a growing Iranian influence not only in Lebanon but in the whole region. We are trying to build normal relations with everyone, and we refuse to turn Lebanon into a battlefield for regional and international powers.

Has to mean weeks, not years.

No chance of having good relations between Lebanon and Syria in the future unless Syria withdraws totally from Lebanon.

It's a clear, clear message that every time we have certain steps forward, somebody would like to make us backward.

These criminals ... are intent on their terrorist plot to prevent Lebanon from regaining its strength and to sow strife and division among the Lebanese.