The United States strongly supports the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Lebanon and of its political institutions, the US Department of State reported quoting Rex Tillerson.

"The United States urges all parties both within Lebanon and outside to respect the integrity and independence of Lebanon’s legitimate national institutions, including the Government of Lebanon and the Lebanese Armed Forces. In this regard, we respect Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Al-Hariri as a strong partner of the United States," he noted.

"The United States supports the stability of Lebanon and is opposed to any actions that could threaten that stability. There is no legitimate place or role in Lebanon for any foreign forces, militias or armed elements other than the legitimate security forces of the Lebanese state – which must be recognized as the sole authority for security in Lebanon. The United States cautions against any party, within or outside Lebanon, using Lebanon as a venue for proxy conflicts or in any manner contributing to instability in that country," Tillerson said.

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, announced his resignation in Riyadh on November 4.

In a speech broadcast by the Saudi Al-Arabiya channel, he accused the Shiite movement Hezbollah and Iran of inciting hatred both in Lebanon and in Arab world adding that he found out an attempt to assassinate him.

President of Lebanon Michel Aoun said he would wait for the return of the politician to explain his resignation. The leader of the Hezbollah movement, Hassan Nasrallah said that the reason for the resignation should be looked in Saudi Arabia and the Iranian Foreign Ministry called Hariri’s accusations groundless.