The comments come as violence persists in the region despite an April 17 ceasefire that has failed to hold. On Sunday, Israel launched strikes against Beirut’s southern suburbs, citing retaliation for ongoing attacks against its territory. The humanitarian toll of the resumed fighting remains severe, with official figures reporting more than 3,560 deaths in Lebanon since March 2, while the Israeli military reports the loss of 29 soldiers and one civilian contractor.
Trump’s stance on the conflict marks a departure from Tehran’s push to link Lebanon’s instability with broader nuclear or regional negotiations. He explicitly stated he is not demanding that Lebanon be included in any potential Iran deal. This position follows reports of a tense exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which Trump reportedly criticized the scale of the Israeli offensive.
In his remarks, Trump also pointed toward a potential diplomatic role for Syria, praising President Ahmed al-Sharaa for his recent efforts. "We can recommend Syria. Syria's doing a very good job of cleaning up their act," Trump said, suggesting that al-Sharaa would be willing to assist in brokering a resolution to the hostilities.
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