WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has said that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop fighting, while also indicating that negotiations with Iran are progressing despite recent tensions linked to Israel’s military actions in Lebanon.
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In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and also communicated with Hezbollah through intermediaries. According to Trump, both sides agreed to halt hostilities, with Israel refraining from launching a planned military operation in Beirut and Hezbollah agreeing to cease attacks.
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HUGE: President Trump posts that he spoke to Bibi Netanyahu of Israel and got him to turn his troops around from Beirut and in return that Hezbollah has agreed to stop firing at… pic.twitter.com/pd8LMud9lz
— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) June 1, 2026
Trump stated that Israeli troops heading toward Beirut had been turned back and expressed hope that the cessation of violence would become permanent. He also said discussions with Iran were continuing at a rapid pace after concerns emerged that the talks could collapse.
However, uncertainty quickly surrounded the reported agreement. Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that Tehran had suspended discussions with mediators in response to Israel’s expanding military campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah, a key Iranian ally.
Netanyahu later appeared to challenge Trump’s assertion of a ceasefire. In a statement released by his office, the Israeli prime minister said he had informed Trump that Israel would continue to target positions in Beirut if Hezbollah did not stop attacks on Israeli communities and civilians.
Despite Netanyahu’s remarks, Trump maintained that progress had been made and reiterated that both sides had agreed to stop shooting. He added that time would determine how durable the arrangement would be.
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The developments come amid broader regional tensions following the joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran launched on February 28. Trump also delivered mixed messages about ongoing diplomacy with Tehran, telling US media outlets that negotiations had become repetitive and suggesting that a period of silence could be beneficial.
The situation remains fluid, with no official confirmation from Hezbollah regarding a formal ceasefire agreement.