BEIRUT, Lebanon: Hezbollah has rejected criticism by Saudi Arabia's foreign minister who has blamed the opposition for obstructing a solution to Lebanon's long-running political crisis.

In a statement, the movement said it "denies Saud al-Faisal's assertion that the opposition is responsible for blocking solutions and that it has done all in its power to scupper Arab initiatives, especially frequent Saudi efforts."

"This accusation aimed at the opposition damages the role of the (Saudi) kingdom and raises important questions about its position and role in the Lebanese political crisis."

The statement said Prince Saud's comments make Saudi Arabia "partial and incapable of playing a positive part in finding a solution" to the crisis.