ABC News: Lebanon's PM Saad Hariri vows return to nation 'very soon' amid doubts over his freedom
Lebanon's Prime Minister-in-limbo, Saad Hariri, has broken his silence more than a week after he announced his shock resignation from the Saudi Arabian capital.
He attempted to dismiss reports he has been held by his Saudi patrons under some form of duress and foreshadowed greater confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
He said he was "completely free" in Saudi Arabia and could leave any time he wished.
But hours before the interview went to air, Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said the Saudis have imposed restrictions on Mr Hariri's movement and contact with his family, and cast doubt on his ability to speak frankly.
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WNU Editor: So much for all of the reports that were claiming that he was kidnapped .... Lebanese president says PM Hariri has been 'kidnapped': official (Reuters). Here is an easy prediction .... if he does not return to Lebanon in the coming days, expect the rumor mill to start again.
More News On Lebanon's Prime Minister-in-limbo, Saad Hariri
Saad Hariri: Lebanon return from Saudi Arabia 'within days' -- BBC
Hariri says he will return to Lebanon soon, leaves doubt about resignation -- Reuters
Lebanon PM says he will return to his country soon -- AP
Resigned Lebanon PM says free in Saudi and will return home 'soon' -- AFP
Prime Minister Hariri says he will return to Lebanon 'very soon' -- CNN
Hariri says Iran to blame for Lebanon crisis, promises to return to his country 'very soon' -- Arab News
Saad Hariri says he will return to Lebanon in days -- Al Jazeera
Lebanon PM says he will return to his country soon, but is he being held in Saudi Arabia against his will? -- NEWS.com.au
