President Donald Trump said Monday evening he wants to see whether the situation in Lebanon can be resolved, adding that it 'never seems to end,' according to journalist Barak Betesh (i24NEWS). The remark adds a note of skepticism to ongoing diplomatic efforts.
President Donald Trump on Monday evening offered an ambivalent assessment of the situation in Lebanon, saying he wants to see if the matter can be resolved but that it 'never seems to end.' The remark, reported by Barak Betesh (i24NEWS), comes amid a wider diplomatic track in which Trump has been simultaneously engaged with Iran and the region — including several recent statements on a potential Iran deal and the status of Lebanon.
Over the past week, Trump has made multiple comments about the conflict and negotiations with Iran, touching on Lebanon's place in any broader settlement. On June 8 he stated he does not require Lebanon to be part of an Iran agreement, and on June 9 he referred to Netanyahu's political future and the possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The latest comment appears to reflect frustration with the durability of any arrangement regarding Lebanon — a theater that remains outside the formal Israel-Iran ceasefire framework.
The remark has not been elaborated upon by the White House. No further details on U.S. diplomatic steps toward Lebanon were reported. The comment is consistent with Trump's tendency to offer unscripted assessments during media interactions.
2 developments
- StrongTrump says Syria 'would be happy' to handle Hezbollah, Lebanese president to visit Washington
- DevelopingTrump says he is disappointed Israel hasn't 'moved' Hezbollah from Lebanon, hints at Syrian role
- DevelopingTrump reportedly sides with Iran on demand that Israel stop attacking Hezbollah
- StrongTrump tells Our Man in Jerusalem: 'Hezbollah must definitely disarm'
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