Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri has resigned, saying in a televised broadcast from Saudi Arabia that he feared for his life, while also fiercely criticising Iran.
黎巴嫩总理萨阿德·哈里里已经辞职,他在沙特阿拉伯一家电视台上称,他担忧他的生命,同时还猛烈抨击了伊朗。
He accused Iran of sowing "fear and destruction" in several countries, including Lebanon.
他指责伊朗在多国,包括黎巴嫩,撒播“恐惧和破坏”。
Mr Hariri’s father, former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, was assassinated in 2005.
哈里里的父亲,前总理拉菲克·哈里里,于2005年被暗杀。
The Hariri family is close to Saudi Arabia, Iran’s regional competitor.
哈里里家族跟伊朗的地区竞争者沙特阿拉伯十分亲近。
Mr Hariri has been prime minister since December 2016, after previously holding the position between 2009 and 2011.
哈里里曾于2009年至2011年担任总理,2016年12月,他再任该职。
Mr Hariri also attacked the Iran-backed Shia movement Hezbollah, which wields considerable power in Lebanon.
哈里里还攻击了伊朗支持的什叶派真主党,该党在黎巴嫩有着很大权力。
Iran said the resignation would create regional tensions and rejected Mr Hariri’s accusations as "unfounded".
伊朗表示,哈里里辞职将会造成地区紧张局势,同时拒绝了他的指责,称其“没有根据”。