Lebanon PM urges global support for states rather than factions

Lebanon's prime minister has urged the international community to support the state rather than factions in the country, which was seen a veiled criticism of Iran and its backing for Hezbollah.

Prime Minister Najib Mikati, speaking at a summit of Arab and Islamic countries, demanded that countries stop "interfering in its internal affairs by supporting this or that group, but rather support Lebanon as a state and entity".