Trump: Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Includes Hezbollah, US-Iran Close to Peace Deal
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which includes Hezbollah, and stated that the US and Iran are close to a peace agreement following Iran's consent to surrender its enriched uranium.
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(CNA Washington 16th) US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon will begin a 10-day ceasefire today, which includes the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. He also stated that the US and Iran are "very close" to reaching a peace agreement.
According to AFP, Donald Trump told reporters at the White House: "They will have a ceasefire today, and it will include Hezbollah."
Lebanon was dragged into the US-Israeli war against Iran after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.
Reuters and CNN reported that after announcing the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire today, Trump added that within the next week or two, Lebanese and Israeli leaders might meet at the White House, noting that it would be the first time in 44 years.
However, according to AFP, Trump told reporters he expected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun might visit the White House in "4 or 5 days."
Trump had spoken separately with both leaders when announcing the ceasefire, saying he is working to facilitate a longer-term agreement.
Trump also stated today that Iran agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, and the two sides are "very close" to reaching a peace agreement to end the 6-week conflict. He was unsure if the ceasefire with Iran needed an extension, saying, "Iran wants to make a deal, and our talks with them are going very well."
He indicated that if a final peace deal with Iran is reached and signed in Islamabad, Pakistan, he might go there.
Separately, recent remarks regarding the US-Iran war made by Roman Catholic Pope Leo XIV were directly criticized by Trump, causing Christians across the US political spectrum to condemn Trump.
He told reporters outside the White House today: "The Pope can say what he wants to say, and I hope he says what he wants to say, but I am allowed to disagree."
Trump further claimed it was "very important" for the Pope to understand that Iran poses a threat to the world. (Translators: Yang Chao-yen) 1150417
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(CNA Washington 16th) US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon will begin a 10-day ceasefire today, which includes the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. He also stated that the US and Iran are "very close" to reaching a peace agreement.
According to AFP, Donald Trump told reporters at the White House: "They will have a ceasefire today, and it will include Hezbollah."
Lebanon was dragged into the US-Israeli war against Iran after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel.
Reuters and CNN reported that after announcing the 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire today, Trump added that within the next week or two, Lebanese and Israeli leaders might meet at the White House, noting that it would be the first time in 44 years.
However, according to AFP, Trump told reporters he expected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun might visit the White House in "4 or 5 days."
Trump had spoken separately with both leaders when announcing the ceasefire, saying he is working to facilitate a longer-term agreement.
Trump also stated today that Iran agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, and the two sides are "very close" to reaching a peace agreement to end the 6-week conflict. He was unsure if the ceasefire with Iran needed an extension, saying, "Iran wants to make a deal, and our talks with them are going very well."
He indicated that if a final peace deal with Iran is reached and signed in Islamabad, Pakistan, he might go there.
Separately, recent remarks regarding the US-Iran war made by Roman Catholic Pope Leo XIV were directly criticized by Trump, causing Christians across the US political spectrum to condemn Trump.
He told reporters outside the White House today: "The Pope can say what he wants to say, and I hope he says what he wants to say, but I am allowed to disagree."
Trump further claimed it was "very important" for the Pope to understand that Iran poses a threat to the world. (Translators: Yang Chao-yen) 1150417
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