BBC: Lebanon in crosshairs as Saudi-Iran tensions soar
The Middle East is entering what many analysts see as a dangerous new phase. With the Islamic State group on the brink of defeat, the long-simmering rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran threatens to boil over, with Lebanon in the crosshairs.
It was a resignation like no other and it is still sending shockwaves through the region.
The Lebanese Prime Minister, Saad Hariri, unexpectedly quit last weekend.
He made his announcement not from Lebanon but in Saudi Arabia, the country that acts as his political backer. Many Lebanese believe he was pushed into the decision by Riyadh.
It is still not clear when, or if, Mr Hariri will return home.
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More News On The Turmoil In Lebanon
Iran's President Accuses Saudis of Meddling in Lebanon -- U.S. News & World Report/AP
Lebanon's Aoun tells Saudi envoy Hariri must return -- Reuters
Iran pledges to support Lebanon stability after PM resigned -- FOX News/AP
Former Lebanese prime minister does not appear to be a prisoner in Saudi Arabia, say France and US -- The Telegraph
Lebanon reels as political crisis intensifies -- ABC News Online
Saudi Arabia calls on citizens to leave Lebanon immediately -- Arab News
Saudi Arabia Orders Its Citizens Out of Lebanon, Raising Fears of War - NYT
Saudi Arabia orders citizens to leave Lebanon as tensions rise -- The Guardian
Saudi, Kuwait call on citizens to leave Lebanon -- Hurriyet Daily News
UAE calls on citizens not to travel to Lebanon -- The National
Analysis: Saudi reopens Lebanon front in struggle with Iran -- Reuters
Lebanon: Saudi Arabia-Iran rivalry finds a new battlefront -- DW
