Extremely strong words by Hassan Nasrallah at the "Prophet Loyalty Rally "

These are uncharacteristically strong words form the Hezbollah leader and I wonder if that is not also a way of preparing the Middle-East for a US attack on Iran.

In the meantime, one of the most pathetic US puppets in Lebanon, Amin Gemayel, actually took the risk of condemning Hassan Nasrallah and, once again, that just makes me marvel at systematic way the Lebanese Phalangists always end up on the wrong side of both morality and history.

In the meanwhile, the USN has moved three aircraft carriers into the proximity of the Strait of Hormuz for huge naval maneuvers with the participation of 25 nations.  

The Iranians are also rehearsing for a US strike on Iran.

As for the Israelis, they are still stirring up the anti-Iranian hysteria.

Is there still anybody out there doubting that this is all a lead up to a US attack on Iran?

The Saker

Army reverses anti-Hezbollah decisions

Press TV reports: The Lebanese Army Commander has rescinded anti-opposition decisions made by the government which led to escalation of tensions in Lebanon.

According to a Press TV correspondent in Beirut General Michel Suleiman reinstalled Airport General Wafiq Shuqair on Saturday.

The army Chief has also lifted a government-ordered ban on Hezbollah's telecommunications network.

"As for the telecommunications network, the army will look into the issue in a manner that is not harmful to the public interest or the security of the resistance" against Israel, the military said in a statement on Saturday.

The statement was issued after Lebanon's pro-US ruling coalition decided to hand over the controversial decisions to the army.

"The decisions have not been (officially) issued and will be referred to the army command,'' Siniora said in a televised speech on Saturday.

The government withdrew from its stance over the issues after pro-opposition supporters managed to control Western Beirut.

The army's announcement was seen as a way out of the violence that has rocked the country, leaving at least nearly 40 people dead.

Fresh clashes reported in Beirut

(original photos contributed to this blog by Abdul Latif Fawaz from Beirut)

Press TV reports:

Fresh clashes have reportedly erupted between supporters of rival political camps in Lebanon after a brief lull on Friday evening.

Fierce armed clashes broke out between supporters of the Lebanese government and the opposition in the neighborhoods of al-Jadida, Kornish al-Mazra and Cola Bridge.

Gunmen also attacked the residence of Omar Karami, the former Lebanese Prime Minister and a supporter of the opposition in the city of Tripoli.

Hariri and Druze leader Walid Jumblatt are under the army's protection at their homes in western Beirut.Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and several ministers are also holed up in a downtown office, surrounded by troops and police.

The unrest has also spread to Sidon, 48 kilometers (30 miles) south of Beirut, as armed clashes broke out late on Friday.

On Friday, the UAE evacuated its nationals via Syria, amid deteriorating situation in the country.

Meanwhile the Lebanese minister of Youth and Sports denied the reports that Premier Fuad Siniora is stepping down and said his government is legitimate and it will continue its work.

Lebanon Crisis - Iran's Press TV Source on Hezbollah