Trump signals willingness to speak with Hezbollah at Aoun meeting
Trump told Lebanon’s president he would consider direct talks with Hezbollah if Beirut requested them, Al Jazeera reported.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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US President Donald Trump said he would be open to direct discussions with Hezbollah if Lebanon requested them, Al Jazeera reported. The comment came during a White House meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, where Trump also promised continued American support for Lebanon, according to the report.
Al Jazeera reported that Trump made the remarks while hosting Aoun in Washington on July 21, 2026. The outlet said Trump framed any potential contact with Hezbollah as dependent on a request from the Lebanese side.
The report did not provide further details on what form such talks might take or whether Lebanon had made a request. It also did not specify what additional US assistance Trump was pledging beyond continued support for the country.
Aoun’s meeting with Trump placed Lebanon’s political and security concerns directly before the White House, according to Al Jazeera’s account. The report said Trump’s public position left open the possibility of direct engagement with Hezbollah under conditions set by Lebanon.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.