16 APR 2026
Lebanon

Aoun thanks US for ceasefire efforts

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:07 UTC · 3 sources

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Lebanon's ambassador to Washington has now provided details, stating the conversation was solely between Rubio and Aoun and that the communication was very good. This follows earlier reports where Aoun thanked Washington for its ceasefire efforts and broader support.

Updates
11h agoIsrael Today

The message adds the specific detail that Netanyahu was excluded from the call because Aoun refused to speak with him.

10h ago@Worldsource24

Lebanon's ambassador to Washington has provided details on the call, stating it was solely between Rubio and Aoun and that the communication was very good.

Sources
TW@Osint613view11h ago
TGIsrael Todayview11h ago
TW@Worldsource24view10h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:07 UTC · First reported: 11h ago