Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#Lebanon
Protesters attack the office of Mohammad Ra'ad, a representative of #Iran-backed Hezbollah.
#LebanonProtests

#BREAKING
Oct 19 - Beirut, #Lebanon
Minutes prior to a speech by Hassan Nasrollah, head of the #Iran-backed Hezbollah, a crowd of Lebanese people are chanting against him.

People across the region are rising against Tehran's malign influence in their countries.
#LebanonProtests

#Lebanon
While demonstrators on the streets are protesting poor living conditions, government corruption & #Iran's interference in their country, Hezbollah cells are vandalizing public/private property to depict a negative image of these demonstrations.

WARNING - DISTURBING FOOTAGE

#BREAKING
Demonstrators are being attacked by Hezbollah members following a speech by #Iran-backed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrollah expressing his opposition to continued demonstrations across #Lebanon.

#UPDATE
Demonstrators in #Lebanon being attacked by members of #Iran-backed Hezbollah.

My take:
Very similar to the Tehran-guided crackdown seen in central & southern Iraq.

#BREAKING
Oct 19 - Tyre, southern #Lebanon
Following today's speech by #Iran-backed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrollah against continued popular demonstrations, reports indicate Hezbollah members are shooting directly at demonstrators and attacking public property.

#UPDATE
Oct 19 - Beirut, #Lebanon
Demonstrators are marching towards downtown Beirut to hold their third night of demonstrations.
The Lebanese Army has announced solidarity with the demonstrators & asked them to prevent vandalism to public/private property.

#BREAKING
Oct 19 - Beirut, #Lebanon
Reports show Hezbollah militia & supporters of Lebanese Parliament speaker Nabih Berri opening fire & shooting directly at Lebanese demonstrators.
This follows #Iran-backed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrollah's opposition to the demonstrations.

#UPDATE
Oct 19 - Southern suburbs of Beirut, #Lebanon
Reports indicate clashes between Shiite demonstrators and members of #Iran-backed Hezbollah & the Amal group.

Demonstrators in #Lebanon, protesting government corruption, have one message for #Iran-backed Hezbollah:
"They're all the same & (Hezbollah chief) Hassan Nasrollah is one of them!"

#Lebanon
Protesters chanting against Lebanese Parliament speaker Nabih Berri, known for his close relations with #Iran's regime.
#LebanonProtests

#UPDATE - #Lebanon
-Lebanese media quoting Lebanese President Michel Aoun: There will be a reassuring solution to the current crisis
-Security forces release all arrested protesters
-Protests continuous in various cities & towns
-Attack on protesters in Tyre & Nabatieh

#UPDATE - #Lebanon
-Mass protests in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon, & Tripoli & Akkar in northern Lebanon
-Lebanese Finance Minister Ali Hassan Khalil: In meeting with PM Hariri, serious reform steps were adopted, budget to be completed without any tax or new fees