Asiri Says Nasrallah's Remarks Reflected 'Psychological Crisis'

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Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awadh Asiri on Monday hit out anew at Hizbullah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah over the latter's criticism of Riyadh's military intervention in Yemen, noting that his fiery speech reflected a “psychological crisis.”

Asked about his interpretation of Nasrallah's speech, Asiri told MTV: “The only explanation I have is that, unfortunately, there is a psychological crisis.”

“What is being said by some Lebanese leaders is inappropriate and the Yemeni issue is not a Lebanese affair or the affair of any leader in Lebanon,” he added.

On Sunday, Asiri issued a statement accusing Nasrallah of misleading the public over the Yemeni crisis and defaming the kingdom.

“The sides that are supporting Nasrallah and mobilizing the Huthis do not wish well for Yemen,” Asiri remarked of Yemen's rebel Huthi movement that is backed by Iran, Hizbullah's key backer.

Nasrallah had on Friday lashed out at Saudi Arabia, accusing it of blocking presidential elections in Lebanon, turning a blind eye to the Palestinian people's plight, financing the Islamic State extremist group, and fabricating “lies” to justify the military intervention in Yemen.

Last week, Saudi Arabia began military operation Firmness Storm to combat the growing influence of the Iranian-backed Huthi movement in Yemen. It has launched airstrikes in the country, backed by several Arab and Muslim countries.

Asked whether Riyadh was blocking presidential elections in Lebanon as alleged by Nasrallah, Asiri hinted that Hizbullah and its allies were the ones impeding the vote.

“I will address this question to our brothers in Lebanon. Who is preventing MPs from heading to parliament to elect a president? We know who is doing this,” said Asiri.

Commenting on Nasrallah's accusation that Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal is “vetoing” the election of Free Patriotic Movement chief MP Michel Aoun as president, the ambassador said: “Unfortunately, the failure of some political forces to find an exit has made them search for someone to blame.”

And on whether Riyadh was “fighting Iran” in Yemen, Asiri said: “We're against any foreign interference in Yemen and in Saudi Arabia and we're not interfering but rather protecting the legitimacy that was endorsed by the Yemenis.”

“We're not fighting Iran but rather its policies. We do not approve of its approach, as it is supporting a certain sect and trying to disrupt the Yemeni situations,” he added.

“The reason is Iran's public support that was pouring into Yemen through funds and arms,” he went on to say.

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Comments 18
Missing humble 30 March 2015, 22:34

The caporal could not have transmitted his neuropsychological illness, because mental illness is not contagious. But the caporal can give some of his Leponex, Zoloft and Xanax. He receives them from France in large quantities.

Thumb _mowaten_ 31 March 2015, 11:20

Listen to Nasrallah's speech for once:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOGEW-bGokQ

Everything is said, and there's nothing factual they can answer, so Asiri goes on a rant...

Missing ArabDemocrat.com 30 March 2015, 23:04

The gloves are off. I hope KSA and Iran understand that Lebanon cannot afford to be part of this rumble.

Missing imagine_1979 30 March 2015, 23:32

Tric listen it will do u good:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N8wm5Y84aE0

Missing humble 31 March 2015, 02:20

Excellent one. About Aoun before and after. I can tell you a lot more about this liar.

Missing ArabDemocrat.com 31 March 2015, 02:43

Imagine - It is not fair using Aoun words against him.

Missing imagine_1979 30 March 2015, 23:51

U liked it tric?

Missing humble 31 March 2015, 02:02

Tric is the greatest habileh I have ever seen. Can't be certain he can read or write.

Thumb -phoenix1 31 March 2015, 20:00

Ibin, the trouble with kangaroos, they make bad trolls, za77et.

Missing imagine_1979 30 March 2015, 23:53

Not a sociopath he knows what he wants but he is a manipulator, and u should what al houthy speaches i bet they had the courses given by the suprem leadder....

Missing imagine_1979 30 March 2015, 23:58

Never underestimate the enemy :)
But the follower of this guy surely have some kind of psychological crisis:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N8wm5Y84aE0

Thumb liberty 31 March 2015, 04:57

Nassrallah made Lebanon at the forefront of this rumble.

Thumb liberty 31 March 2015, 04:59

My favorite is number 5:
5.) The thumbs down fake account conspiracy accusations (lol). He is the one making them!

Thumb _mowaten_ 31 March 2015, 10:22

Listen to Nasrallah's speech for once:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOGEW-bGokQ

Everything is said, and there's nothing factual they can answer, so Asiri goes on a rant...

Thumb _mowaten_ 31 March 2015, 10:37

lol philipjfry, indeed it's quite pathetic in here, but I reassure you this is not how it really happens in Lebanon. The problem in here is the trolls and people living outside of Lebanon, completely disconnected from its reality and seeing it through the CNN/FUXNews lense and rambling on here.

Thumb -phoenix1 31 March 2015, 15:54

It is said, to reach the summit is not the major challenge but to stay there. Sayed Hassan is one more leader that did not accept that everyone has indeed a shelf-life, this including him. Today as more and more people have come not only to question him but also to challenge him, Sayed Hassan obviously feels that somethings won't be the same again, well, for him at least.

Thumb -phoenix1 31 March 2015, 20:02

Ibin, did you ya Kangaroo troll notice the offspring of your claoun Aoun? Shehhh...

Thumb Maxx 01 April 2015, 02:25

You know it is a sad day when you read what the Saudi ambassador has to say and go, "Damn, he's actually right...".
Seriously people, is this what Lebanon has been reduced to? An SMS system between Iran and Saudi, two of the worst Human Rights offenders on the face of this planet?