Trump holds phone call with Lebanese President
U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in a phone call, with Trump expressing his desire for a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah to be finalized quickly. Lebanon is under pressure to secure a deal amid ongoing hostilities, and the call underscores continued U.S. diplomatic engagement in the region. The conversation follows earlier reports of progress toward a ceasefire and previous discussions involving U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The report adds that Lebanon was officially informed of a U.S. decision for a ceasefire to begin within hours.
During the call, President Trump specifically told President Aoun that a ceasefire would be announced in the coming hours.
The report specifies that President Trump personally delivered the message about the imminent ceasefire to President Aoun.
Qatari network Al Arabi reports the call, adding that Trump officially informed Aoun of the decision timeline.
The Lebanese presidency has released a statement specifying that Trump told President Aoun he is committed to Lebanon's request for a ceasefire as soon as possible.
Trump specifically told Aoun he wants the ceasefire finalized quickly, and Lebanon is pushing for a deal, though Israel has not made a decision yet.
Trump directly informed Aoun that a ceasefire is expected to be declared within hours.