Trump's Lebanon Omission Threatens US-Iran Peace Deal

Trump also stated that he would like to see more “surgical strikes” against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group currently in conflict with Israel. | World News

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US President Donald Trump's refusal to demand a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a hurdle to a US-Iran peace deal, amid stalled negotiations between the two nations.

Israel continues its attacks on Beirut, despite a ceasefire agreement between Tel Aviv and the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.

Trump stated Iran would 'like to see' a ceasefire in Lebanon but would not demand it, and instead suggested more 'surgical' attacks on Hezbollah.

Israel has continued its strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US, and an evacuation warning was issued on Sunday.

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported the strikes targeted two apartments in two buildings.

The attacks in Lebanon have threatened the fragile truce between Tehran and Washington, and Iran has called for the inclusion of Lebanon in a ceasefire deal.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US and Israel of violating the truce, and warned of a 'painful response' from Tehran if Israel continues to strike Lebanon.