Saudi Diplomat Al Aloula’s visit gained wide attention, even though election heat is rising due to the approaching deadline for candidacy. Riyadh’s message was clear and they’re adamant to support Lebanon and preventing it from being Iran’s playground.
International abandonment for Lebanon is exactly what Iran is hoping for, what is needed at this point is all the support Lebanon can have in order to strengthen its government and state, and this is exactly what Saudi Arabia and the international community are doing, especially through international support conferences.
Those who were betting on Saudi’s abandonment to Lebanon were extremely disappointed after Al Aloula’s successful meetings in Beirut sending out clear messages of support to the government.
On another note, attention will definitely shift to Hariri’s visit to Riyadh, specifically because of the controversy around his relationship with the kingdom after his resignation.
Finally, today’s major news headlines were dominated by the Saudi diplomatic envoy’s visit to Maarab, where the meeting was very friendly, and similar views on Lebanon and the region were shared.