Trump says he is not demanding Lebanon be part of Iran deal - NBC

U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that he is not insisting on Lebanon's inclusion in any potential peace agreement with Iran. In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," released Sunday, Trump asserted that a deal between the two nations is imminent.

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We're very close to having a deal, and if we don't have a deal, we'll do it one way or the other. Either way, we win.

Trump stated that Iran has acknowledged it will not develop nuclear weapons, bringing the U.S. and Iran "very close" to an agreement. He expressed confidence in the outcome, saying, "Either way, we win." The interview occurred shortly after Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which Hezbollah did not recognize, leading to Israeli airstrikes on Beirut.

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I would if he’d like to, but I have not spoken to him directly.

Furthermore, Trump indicated his willingness to engage in direct dialogue with Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He confirmed Khamenei is alive and involved in the peace deal's decision-making process. Trump described Khamenei as "more rational" than his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and noted his bravery in continuing negotiations despite being "very seriously injured."

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He’s pretty badly injured. So there’s a certain bravery there.