BEIRUT (Dispatches) – Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Wednesday that Lebanon is in dire need of economic, social and humanitarian assistance, a statement by Lebanon’s Presidency reported. Aoun added that the Lebanese army is also in need of support amid the current financial crisis. He noted that any negative development in the region is likely to have a huge impact on Lebanon while peace helps the country in overcoming various obstacles. Lebanon has been suffering from over a year of political deadlock amid the absence of an effective government capable of undertaking structural reforms. Iran has been among the countries to help Lebanon with fuel shipments.