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Trump calls for restraint after Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Beirut

Trump calls for restraint after Israel launches fresh airstrikes on Beirut

Summary

President Donald Trump called for calm after Israel launched new airstrikes on Beirut amid ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending a three-month Middle East conflict. The strikes targeted Hezbollah leaders, and Iran warned of a military response while talks to reach a preliminary peace deal continued.

Key Facts

  • Israel carried out airstrikes on Beirut, killing three people and injuring six.
  • The strikes targeted senior Hezbollah commanders after attacks on northern Israel.
  • Hezbollah is closely linked to Iran, which strongly opposes the Israeli attacks.
  • President Trump urged all sides to stop attacks to help peace negotiations succeed.
  • Negotiators from Qatar visited Tehran to finalize a preliminary peace agreement between Iran and the US.
  • The deal may include reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping and lifting US sanctions on Iran.
  • Iran demands the peace deal address all conflict areas, including Lebanon, before agreeing fully.
  • Experts doubt a full agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues will be completed in the planned 60 days.
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