US President DonaldTrump pledged to help resolve Lebanon’s challenges and expand assistance and broadsupport for Lebanon during a White House meeting with Lebanese President JosephAoun, media outlets reported on Tuesday.
Describing Aoun as a figure who could become one of the most importantleaders in the Middle East, he noted that Lebanon had been mistreated for along time, adding, “We’re going to have it properly treated with the respectthat it deserves.”
The US president alsosaid Washington would hold talks on expanding the Lebanese Army's control overvillages vacated by Hezbollah and address issues related to the pilot phase ofthe proposed pilotzone in southern Lebanon. Trump added that Syrian transitionalPresident Ahmad Al-Sharaa wants to play a role regarding Hezbollah, saying hebelieves such efforts would be effective.
He praised theLebanese Army, indicating that he had asked Trump to provide political supportfor Lebanon.
— Lebanese Presidency (@LBpresidency) July 21, 2026
Earlier this week,Aoun and Rubio discussed implementing the trilateral framework agreementbetween the United States, Lebanon, and Israel during talks in Washington.Rubio reaffirmed US support for the deal, praised Beirut's efforts to restorestate sovereignty and disarm Hezbollah.
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