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US President Donald Trump Meets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Announces Direct Flights and Hezbollah Disarmament Talks

On July 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House, the first visit by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades. Trump pledged “much” U.S. assistance, describing Lebanon as a country that has been “very mistreated” and promising to help restore its sovereignty and economy.

The leaders discussed concrete plans to curb Iran‑backed Hezbollah, including possible U.S. talks with the militia and support for the Lebanese Armed Forces to take control of southern “pilot zones” as Israeli forces withdraw. Trump also announced that he had ordered the reinstatement of direct commercial flights between the United States and Lebanon, a route suspended for more than 40 years, and urged other nations to follow suit.

The meeting referenced the trilateral framework signed with Israel to end hostilities and a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Both presidents expressed optimism that the steps would lead to lasting peace and stability in the region.

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Trump Meets Lebanese President Aoun [www.worldpoliticsreview.com]
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