President Donald Trump pledges significant support for Lebanon during a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
President Donald Trump pledged to provide substantial support to Lebanon during a meeting on Tuesday with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The meeting, held at the White House, focused on establishing long-term stability following months of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group. During the visit, the administration announced that it will allow U.S. airline carriers to resume direct flights to Lebanon for the first time in over 40 years. President Donald Trump stated that Lebanon deserves to be treated with respect and promised to help the country "a lot," though he did not provide specific details on the scope of the aid. The two leaders discussed a "framework agreement" established in June, which outlines a plan for Israeli troop withdrawals and the eventual disarmament of Hezbollah. While the administration continues to champion peace in the region, the ongoing war in Iran has shifted some focus away from direct talks with Iranian leaders. President Joseph Aoun praised the vision of President Donald Trump, describing him as a "great president."