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Lebanese Army receives 150 new Humvees from US
[ALMASDARNEWS] The U.S. has donated 150 Humvees to the Lebanese Army, the military said in a communique on Wednesday evening.The Lebanese Army said the U.S. also provided them with more than 5 million rounds of ammunition, along with night vision goggles and radios. This latest transfer of military equipment to Leb comes months after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo threatened to halt the transfer of weapons to the Levantine state because of Hezbollah’s presence. Since 2006, the U.S. has provided Leb with more than $2 billion in military assistance. Leb receives most of their weapons and military equipment from the U.S. and several Western nations. Related: Lebanese Army: 2019-07-03 3 arrested over alleged terror plot against Sydney embassies, defense facilities Lebanese Army: 2019-07-02 Leb. Army Demolishes Syrian Refugee Shelters as Ultimatum Expires Lebanese Army: 2019-06-25 Leb Army Refers 12 Detainees to Judiciary over Tripoli Attack Related: Mike Pompeo: 2019-08-03 Top State Department adviser fired over 'abusive' management style Mike Pompeo: 2019-08-03 Bombs rattle Bangkok during ASEAN summit, wounding three Mike Pompeo: 2019-08-02 US Renews Waivers for Iran Civil Nuclear Projects Posted by: Fred 2019-08-16 |
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