- The US is publicly pressuring Iran regarding its nuclear program, seeking a deal that requires Iran to turn over enriched uranium.
- Donald Trump is considering a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire.
- Israeli declarations led to fighting on the Lebanese front, requiring U.S. President Trump's approval of the deal framework.
Donald Trump and Hezbollah are involved in discussions regarding a potential deal to end the war in southern Lebanon.
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Donald Trump and Hezbollah are involved in discussions regarding a potential deal to end the war in southern Lebanon.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump appointed an ambassador to Lebanon, where Hezbollah's influence dominates state relations.Sub-event
- The House debated a resolution to limit presidential war powers regarding Lebanon, specifically concerning the administration's dealings with Hezbollah.Sub-event
Trump is weighing a 60-day deal concerning the nuclear program amid the conflict.1 source
Potential peace deal discussed between Iran and US, involving Hezbollah.1 source
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Israeli declarations led to fighting on the Lebanese front, requiring U.S. President Trump's approval of the deal framework.Also in this story
- Trump congratulated Aoun on a framework agreement reached with Israel, while Israel maintains military presence and attacks in Lebanon.
- Trump predicted the war against Iran would finish very fast as Israeli forces continued to pound southern Lebanon.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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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.
- 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.
Related events
- Israel and Lebanese government agree on peace, despite Israeli military action against Hezbollah fighters in Southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah continued attacks on infrastructure in southern Lebanon while eliminating a military wing head.
- Hezbollah stated that talks regarding the war in Lebanon are conditional on the conflict ending.
- Hezbollah is seeking military collaboration for disarmament while maintaining its presence in Southern Lebanon under Iranian influence.
- Hezbollah's assassination has led to a severe political setback for Lebanon, marked by internal schisms regarding Israeli policy and the influence of external diplomatic tracks from Islamabad and Washington.