Trump claims Israeli operation on Beirut called off after Iran warning

In a post on his Truth Social platform, former US President Donald Trump described a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "very constructive and productive." Trump claimed that any Israeli troops heading toward Beirut had already been ordered to return. He further stated that, through senior intermediaries, he had held discussions with Hezbollah and that both sides had agreed to stop all hostilities. According to Trump, the understanding would mean that Israel would refrain from attacking Hezbollah, while Hezbollah would likewise cease attacks against Israel. As of the time of publication, Hezbollah had not publicly confirmed Trump's claims regarding the alleged contacts or any agreement to halt military actions.

Trump's remarks came just hours after Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned of potential consequences if Israel carried out threats to strike Beirut's southern suburbs, commonly known as Dahiyeh. The headquarters said that residents of northern occupied lands would have to evacuate if such threats were implemented. In his statement, Trump did not address the issue of Israeli withdrawal from areas occupied in Lebanon or other unresolved disputes between the parties.

According to CNN, Trump also said that talks with Iran were "continuing at a rapid pace." The report by Mehr News Agency (MNA) added that the situation remains tense, with no official confirmation from Hezbollah or Israel regarding Trump's claims.