Najib Mikati, who took office earlier this month, says dozens of trucks of Iranian diesel organized by Iranian proxy group Hezbollah violate Lebanon's sovereignty

Tehran-backed terror group touts victory as first fuel convey enters energy-starved country; Jerusalem to turn a blind eye, citing its civilian use and Beirut's economic crisis

Head of oncology at Beirut hospital says shortage so severe that doctors are telling patients 'we have run out of ways to treat you'

Deal comes as the small country is reeling from crippling energy and economic crises

Once considered a popular force fighting Israel, group is now seen by many as part of the corrupt political clique responsible for country's epic financial meltdown

Residents line up for days to get gas, while electricity only runs for 2 hours a day, and a lack of street and traffic lights creates a dystopian feel in the once vibrant country

Bakeries still able to operate amid electricity cuts are rationing output to make state-subsidized flour last longer, reducing supply and leading to long lines

Families of victims, supporters gather at entrance to port where warehouse fire last year ignited vast stash of ammonium nitrate, causing one of biggest peacetime blasts in history

But US president warns 'no amount of outside assistance will ever be enough' if Lebanon's leaders do not commit to reforms

Not one culprit has been identified, no explanation has been given, reforms have stalled, a new government has yet to materialize and the economy continues its freefall

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