Aoun sought US backing from Trump during negotiations, while Hezbollah maintained its interlocutor role.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Joseph Aoun →

  President of the Republic of Lebanon since 2025

  • Amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Marco Rubio and Joseph Aoun discussed the need for a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon.Mon 17:39
  • Israeli troops remain in South Lebanon while an interim accord discusses Iran's nuclear program, which is supported by Hezbollah.Mon 03:49
• Hezbollah →

  Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon

  • Ongoing targeting of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, calls for increased pressure on Israeli military operations, and a push for an international conference on regional stability.Mon 17:48
  • US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.Mon 17:37

Related events

• Hezbollah attacks on Israeli communities continue, while Aoun calls for a full Israeli military withdrawal from Southern Lebanon.Jun 7
• Negotiations are underway in Rome regarding a potential deal to restore Lebanese state sovereignty and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory amidst the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.Mon 01:07
• Lebanese officials, including Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam, criticized Tehran's interference in the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.Jun 10
• Political figures, including Smotrich and Netanyahu, discuss intensified military action against Hezbollah and the challenges posed by Iranian involvement in peace talks.Jun 7
• Israeli forces and Hezbollah are engaged in fighting in southern Lebanon, while Berri supports Hezbollah's demand for full withdrawal.Jun 10