| (Xinhua) -- The United States on Thursday condemned the worsening violence in Lebanon and accused "irresponsible parties" of trying to overthrow the government of Lebanon. "There are certain irresponsible parties in Lebanon who have been provoking an atmosphere of confrontation and antagonism within the political system," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said. "The links between those individuals and groups and outside entities are well known. And they have been engaged in a cynical manipulation of public perceptions in the political process." McCormack accused Hezbollah supported by Iran and Syria of being responsible for the tense situation in Lebanon. |