A photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun shows smoke as it rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the village of Arnoun on April 15, 2026. (Credit: AFP)
President Donald Trump would "welcome" an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but such an agreement is not part of peace talks with Iran, a senior U.S. administration official said Wednesday.
"The president would welcome the end of hostilities in Lebanon as part of a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
But "this is not something we have asked for nor is it part of the peace negotiations with Iran," the official added.
President Donald Trump would "welcome" an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, but such an agreement is not part of peace talks with Iran, a senior U.S. administration official said Wednesday.
"The president would welcome the end of hostilities in Lebanon as part of a peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
But "this is not something we have asked for nor is it part of the peace negotiations with Iran," the official added.
Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon, demolishes buildings in Bint Jbeil