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US President Trump Pledges Support for Lebanon's Disarmament of Hezbollah and Peace with Israel

Jul 21, 2026 04:27 PM CT Washington, United States diplomacy,hezbollah,lebanon,us-policy,disarmament,iran-proxy

Summary

US President Donald Trump has committed to assisting Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah and establishing peace with Israel, following a request from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. This diplomatic engagement signals a potential shift in US policy towards actively facilitating the dismantling of Iranian proxy capabilities in Lebanon, which is a critical component of the Iran-Israel conflict theater.

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US President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to help Lebanon “a lot” as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington’s backing for a fragile effort to disarm Hezbollah and forge a path to peace with Israel. Aoun, the first Lebanese president invited to Washington since 2009, asked Trump for politi...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

President Trump vowed to help Lebanon disarm Hezbollah and forge peace with Israel.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Subject of proposed disarmament efforts supported by the US.

Israel NEUTRAL

Potential recipient of peace and security guarantees through the disarmament of Hezbollah.

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