Key facts
- President Donald Trump suggested Israel should let Syria handle Hezbollah if Israel cannot resolve the situation without excessive civilian casualties.
- Trump criticized a recent Israeli strike on Beirut, calling it excessive and stating he did not approve of it.
- Trump commented on the US-Iran negotiations, expressing optimism about a deal preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- Trump suggested Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa is capable of dealing with Hezbollah.
- Qatar hopes the US-Iran agreement will facilitate LNG flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump suggested that Israel should allow Syria to manage Hezbollah if Israel cannot resolve the situation without causing excessive civilian casualties. Trump also commented on the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, expressing optimism that the agreement will prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and that Iran now possesses "rational leadership."