Trump restrains Netanyahu on Lebanon, after Iran pressure to break off negotiations

2026-06-01 21:32:52Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Trump restrains Netanyahu on Lebanon, after Iran pressure to break off

US President Donald Trump has intervened to stop Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan for major airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, following Iran's threats to abandon negotiations with Washington, sources tell Axios.

According to an Israeli official quoted by Axios, the planned attacks on the Lebanese capital will not be carried out.

Trump's move, according to the report, signals the US administration's attempt to avoid an escalation in Lebanon that could damage negotiations with Iran.

Trump stated after the call with Netanyahu that talks with Tehran "are continuing at a rapid pace."

The crisis escalated after Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened attacks on the Dahieh neighborhood in Beirut, claiming a ceasefire violation by Hezbollah.

Iran's reaction and threats of escalating the conflict

In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Israeli actions in Lebanon violate the US-Iran ceasefire and that Washington and Tel Aviv will "bear responsibility for the consequences."

Iranian media also reported that Tehran would suspend any negotiations with the US until the attacks in Lebanon stopped, also warning of possible retaliation in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional fronts.

According to Axios, Trump held a long phone call with Netanyahu at noon, where he made it clear that the escalation in Beirut was going "too far."

After the conversation, Trump posted on the Truth Social network that there would be no troop deployment to Beirut and that any forces sent would be "turned back," although according to the report, there were no real plans to send troops, but rather massive airstrikes.

Uncertain ceasefire and contradictory statements

Trump also claimed to have communicated with Hezbollah representatives, who, according to him, had agreed to a halt to all attacks.

However, Axios points out that it is not clear who these representatives are and whether any real agreement has been reached.

Meanwhile, US officials continue efforts for a broader ceasefire in Lebanon, but have privately acknowledged that Netanyahu is unlikely to accept a full deal under current conditions.

The situation remains volatile, with ongoing escalations between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and tensions directly linked to the US-Iran negotiations.


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