Thread by @ejmalrai

To the last breath, @SecPompeo (This is really nasty) is planning to sabotage @EmmanuelMacron's initiative in #Lebanon by imposing sanctions on @Gebran_Bassil to prevent @saadhariri from forming a government. Expect the devaluation of the local currency to reach a new high level.

No reason why @Gebran_Bassil would accept to give up on his role in the new government when @EmmanuelMacron failed to protect his initiative and freeze the US sanctions. @saadhariri can no longer ignore the Christian quota and choices of their own ministers.

Back to square one.

The stupidity of the #US has no limits. The best favour and huge re-booster to Bassil. Well done America!

As previously announced, it is official now: The US Treasury announces sanctions against the leader of the biggest Christian parliamentary party in Lebanon Gebran Bassil.

The huge credit @Gebran_Bassil has lost among his allies in the year, the #US is giving it back to him.

Now Bassil's chances to become the President of #Lebanon has significantly increased when until this morning they were very slim. #Lebanon

https://twitter.com/ejmalrai/status/1324738075713507328

This is the last "gift" @SecPompeo is giving to Gulf leaders, mainly #SaudiArabia. I hope the same US advisor who is advising the US administration move and sanctions against #Lebanon remains in function for a much longer time than Donald Trump.

This #US administration is sending its last gift to #France.

This is what @SecPompeo is sending to you @EmmanuelMacron to sink your initiative. This is your 'strategic' ally. Good choice.

https://twitter.com/SecPompeo/status/1324744816866009091