Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the potential Lebanon-Israel ceasefire. Aoun expressed appreciation for Washington's efforts, and Rubio affirmed the US would continue its efforts to secure a ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon held their first diplomatic talks this week in Washington, agreeing to launch direct negotiations after the meeting.
US President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, inviting leaders from both sides to the White House for talks. The agreement was brokered by the US State Department and includes a commitment to disarmament of Hezbollah as a precondition for a lasting peace. The ceasefire period may be extended by mutual agreement.
President Trump stated that the next round of US-Iran talks to achieve a peace agreement would likely take place over the weekend, and he might visit Islamabad if a deal is reached. Iran has agreed to return enriched uranium, and the two sides are close to a peace deal ending six weeks of conflict. He also indicated a potential role in mediating the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire.