Lebanon problem focus of Moussa's effort

An informed source said that Iran's ambassador to Beirut Mohammad Reza Sheybani met with Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa on Wednesday evening.

The source said, in the short meeting, Iran's ambassador told Moussa that Iran supports any efforts by the Arab world to solve the Lebanese problem which includes the rights of all Lebanese.

Moussa, continuing his efforts to mediate between various political wings in Lebanon, has visited many of Lebanese officials in the last two days, it was reported yesterday. He has expressed optimism about the outcome of his consultations with the officials in Beirut. Moussa said his mediation efforts in Lebanon to resolve the prevailing crisis have entered a decisive phase, which requires consultations among the Lebanese. After talks with Head of the Future Bloc in Parliament MP Saad Hariri, Moussa proposed the creation of a working team to discuss the reservations of some parties over the creation of an international tribunal to try the suspects in Prime Minister Rafic Hariri's assassination.

Hariri said the Bekaa Valley will not again fall under a security regime, and will not be held hostage by Damascus. MP Hariri also told a rally in support of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora's government in the Bekaa town of Ersal, the creation of an international tribunal to try the suspects in Prime Minister Rafic Hariri's assassination is a demand of the Lebanese and those who want the country to be free and independent.

He hailed Moussa's efforts, saying he managed to reduce the wide gap between the March 14 coalition and the opposition. He also highlighted Arab concerns over stability in Lebanon, and wished the Arab League chief success in his endeavor.