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Lebanon PM resigns over Iran influence

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AFP Beirut
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced his resignation today, citing Iran's "grip" on the country and threats to his life.

"I announce my resignation from the post of prime minister," he said in a speech broadcast from Saudi Arabia by the Al-Arabiya news network.

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First Published: Nov 04 2017 | 5:22 PM IST

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