WikiLeaks cables: Saudis proposed Arab force to invade Lebanon

Foreign minister wanted US, Nato and UN backing for offensive to end Iranian-backed Hezbollah's siege of government

A WikiLeaks cable details a discussion that took place as pro-Iranian and pro-Syrian groups laid siege to Beirut and threatened the government of Lebanese prime minister Fouad Siniora, seen here with US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice.

Saudi Arabia proposed creating an Arab force backed by US and Nato air and sea power to intervene in Lebanon two years ago and destroy Iranian-backed Hezbollah, according to a US diplomatic cable released by WikiLeak

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