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Lebanon included in Trump's deal with Iran, report says

From Naharnet · () English

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran to end a Middle East war, including Lebanon.
  • The agreement reportedly requires a total halt to military actions, an end to demolitions, and a rapid Israeli withdrawal.
  • Trump expects the deal to be finalized and signed in Europe in the coming days.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant settlement with Iran on Thursday, aiming to end a protracted Middle East conflict. The deal, which reportedly includes Lebanon, was detailed by Lebanon's pro-Hezbollah al-Akhbar newspaper.

According to the report, the U.S. informed Iran of Lebanon's inclusion in the agreement. Trump also reportedly held multiple discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concerning Lebanon. He emphasized that a resolution necessitates more than a simple ceasefire, calling for a complete cessation of military activities, an end to demolitions, the release of prisoners, and a swift Israeli withdrawal.

We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran.

— Donald TrumpAnnouncing the deal with Iran.

Trump expressed optimism about the settlement, stating in the Oval Office that a deal was imminent. "We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran," he told reporters, anticipating a signing ceremony in Europe within days, pending finalization of the necessary documents.

subject to finalization of documents, which should get done, over the next few days, probably have a signing, maybe in Europe.

— Donald TrumpDescribing the timeline for the deal's finalization.
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