U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked the U.S. intelligence services as "naive" and "wrong" on the threat he says is posed by Iran.

"The Intelligence people seem to be extremely passive and naive when it comes to the dangers of Iran. They are wrong! When I became President Iran was making trouble all over the Middle East, and beyond. Since ending the terrible Iran Nuclear Deal, they are MUCH different, but a source of potential danger and conflict," Trump tweeted.

Following the 2016 partnership between SGBL and Mastercard, SGBL has extended its cooperation with its global payments technology partner to the Group’s affiliated companies, starting with Societe Generale de Banque – Jordanie (SGBJ), SGBL said.

“In a world where digital innovation has transformed the banking landscape, pushing banks to move to electronic and mobile payment, this collaboration will pave the way for the development of electronic payment in Jordan, promoting the move towards a cashless economy,” the group added.

Speaker Nabih Berri said Wednesday that the government formation talks are focusing on two points: “how to represent the Consultative Gathering and some final touches on some portfolios.”

“A little issue is still being resolved, which is the political alignment of the Consultative Gathering's representative,” MP Ali Bazzi quoted Berri as saying during the weekly Ain el-Tineh meeting.

Israeli infantry troops crossed the technical fence along the border with Lebanon in the Wazzani district in Marjayoun area, the National News Agency reported on Wednesday.

Speaker Nabih Berri criticized the stalled efforts to form Lebanon’s government and described them as “shameful and a real farce,” but nevertheless affirmed “ongoing” negotiations with the Consultative Gathering group in order to find the “appropriate” format.

Assistant U.S. Treasury Secretary for Terrorist Financing, Marshall Billingslea, is scheduled to meet with senior Lebanese officials during his official visit to Lebanon that began Wednesday with President Michel Aoun, al-Joumhouria daily reported.

Al-Mustaqbal parliamentary bloc said Tuesday that it lauds Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri's decision to “consider the current week a final week” for taking a decisive stance regarding the cabinet formation process.

In a statement issued after its weekly meeting, the bloc said Hariri has decided to enter a “new phase,” hoping his move will be “crowned with the issuance of the formation decrees.”

The Free Patriotic Movement-led Strong Lebanon parliamentary bloc warned Tuesday that it would “voice a different stance next week” should the government formation deadlock continue.

“We are full of hope to see the government being formed this week,” caretaker Energy Minister Cesar Abi Khalil said after the bloc's weekly meeting.

Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri announced Tuesday that he is “cautiously optimistic” that the government will be formed soon, while confirming that the country has entered a “decisive week” in this regard.

“The decision on the formation of the government will be taken this week. Things are positive and I'm optimistic, albeit cautiously,” Hariri told reporters on the sidelines of al-Mustaqbal bloc's weekly meeting.

“The UK no longer advises against travel to Baalbek, and I’m delighted to have explored this remarkable city myself today, hearing about life here, seeing our current support and talking about more,” British Ambassador to Lebanon Chris Rampling said on Tuesday.

Rampling visited Baalbek as part of “the UK’s ongoing support to Lebanese communities” and to hear from its residents and officials about their challenges and opportunities, the British embassy said in a statement.