Imad Moustapha

Concerns over Syria's links to Hezbollah

Stephen Sackur talks to Syria's Ambassador to Washington about his country's role in the Middle East and concerns over links to Hezbollah.

Much is riding on the fate of the Security Council resolution to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

The Arab League have sent a delegation to the United Nations to present their recommendations after criticising the draft for not being favourable to Lebanon.

Imad Moustapha is Syria's Ambassador to the United States.

Stephen Sackur asks him if Damascus is helping or hindering the push for peace.

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