LEBANON/SYRIA/REGIONAL

 
IOCs Eye Lebanon Exploration, Despite Syria Conflict
 
Sitting virtually at the eye of the Syrian civil war storm Lebanon has been somewhat sheltered. But it is perilously close to getting sucked into the tempest, which is not just propelled by sectarian squalls but also funneled by foreign powers, including those of Iran and the Gulf. Despite its perilous position, Lebanon has attracted significant IOC attention as it prepares to offer offshore...