- Geopolitical tensions escalate in Lebanon, involving Hezbollah, Israel, and Iran, while US figures discuss peace and nuclear agreements.
- Iran supports Hezbollah in Lebanon, which is engaged in hostilities with Israel, while talks are underway led by Aoun.
- Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has been involved in active hostilities with Israel in Lebanon, including drone attacks and IDF operations in Nabatieh.
Donald Trump commented on the ongoing Middle East conflict, including insisting on good relations with Netanyahu, discussing an accord with Iran, and criticizing Israel's campaign against Hezbollah.
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Donald Trump commented on the ongoing Middle East conflict, including insisting on good relations with Netanyahu, discussing an accord with Iran, and criticizing Israel's campaign against Hezbollah.
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Hezbollah, supported by Iran, has been involved in active hostilities with Israel in Lebanon, including drone attacks and IDF operations in Nabatieh.Also in this story
- Israel has initiated efforts to seek the disarmament of Hezbollah.
- IDF forces conducted combat operations in the Litani area of Southern Lebanon.
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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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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
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