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ANALYSIS: Is Iran’s influence fading in Lebanon and Yemen? This November 10, 2017 photo shows a banner bearing images of Saudi King Salman and Mohammed bin Salman in Lebanese city of Tripoli. (AFP) By Heshmat AlaviSpecial to Al Arabiya EnglishMonday, 13 November 2017 Recent developments across the region are signaling increasing isolation for Tehran. Despite investing for decades, Lebanon and Yemen are literally slipping out of Iran’s hands. Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri sent shockwaves across the region by announcing his resignation. The recent missile attack by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen targeting Riyadh crossed a costly red line for Tehran.

IRAN'S MALIGN INFLUENCE IN LEBANON Created: 12 November 2017 Iran NCRI IRGC London, 11 Nov - The shock announcement of Lebanese prime Minister Saad Hariri’s resignation is making many wonder what the reasons were behind his decision. There are many political reasons such as the influence of Hezbollah which is in control of around a quarter of the Lebanese territory and is more powerful than the country’s army. Iran is the one behind Hezbollah and Syria’s interference in Lebanese politics, and it is certain that this was at least part of the reason why Hariri resigned. He left the country before announcing his intentions – no surprise, given that Hezbollah is known to assassinate those that speak out against it.