- Middle East conflict fueling global energy market volatility
- 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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Updated Aug 16
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What happened
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.
Within Middle East conflict fueling global energy market volatility
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
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