Iran's foreign ministry has emphasized that Tehran is ready to cooperate with the new parliament and the new government in Beirut, following yesterdays parliamentary (general) election in Lebanon. The foreign ministry emphasized that Iran always respects the vote and the choice of the Lebanese people.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Bahram Qasemi, said on Monday:  "Lebanon is an independent country ... Iran respects (the) vote of Lebanese people ... We are ready to work with ... the government elected by the majority of the Lebanese people."