Face Saving..

The Saudis and the Iranians might finally unclog the Lebanese stalemate today. But what about the thorny government composition issue?

March 14 are adamant: we will not give away a third-plus-one to the opposition. The opposition is even more determined: we will not let go of the third-plus-one. This seems like a zero-sum game. How are the wise oracles in Riyadh and Tehran planning to solve it?

Annahar gave us a glimpse this morning. You see, the eleventh minister will actually be an independent, but it will be announced that he’s from the opposition. Of course, the announcement will be that the International Tribunal would be simultaneously ratified.

Now the real problems can begin: How many Ministers will Aoun get? Will Charles Rizk and Elias el Murr keep their portfolios? What about the presidency?

Like everything in Lebanon, wait and see..