US Assistant Secretary of State Warns of State Collapse in Lebanon

US Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Leaf warned that the possibility of the collapse of the state in Lebanon remains due to the presidential vacuum of 7 months, as well as the country’s deteriorating economic situation.
“President Joe Biden’s administration is considering sanctions against Lebanese officials against the background of not electing a president to the Republic.”
“We are working with regional and European allies to push the Lebanese Parliament to do its job.”
“The possibility of the collapse of the State in Lebanon remains.”