U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the trilateral… (сша · ливан · израиль)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the trilateral framework agreement with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun, emphasizing U.S. support for Lebanon’s efforts to restore sovereignty and stability. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed disagreement with U.S.-Iran negotiations and stated Israel would not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Consensus
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the trilateral framework agreement with Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun.
- The discussions included efforts by Lebanese authorities to restore sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah, and achieve peace.
- President Aoun visited Washington at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss ceasefire issues with Israel and withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.
- U.S.-led talks between Lebanon and Israel took place in Rome earlier that week and were described as productive and positive.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed disagreement with U.S. negotiations with Iran regarding a memorandum of understanding.
- Netanyahu stated Israel would not withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, Gaza Strip, or Syria, citing national security needs.
- A phone call occurred between Israeli PM Netanyahu and U.S. President Trump on the topic of U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Points of divergence
- The memorandum between the U.S. and Iran aims to end the active phase of conflict in the Middle East, includes a full ceasefire (including in Lebanon), lifting of American naval blockade, and restoration of unimpeded shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. — kommerant
- U.S.-Iran agreement was delayed due to Israeli airstrikes on southern Beirut on June 14, which killed one Hezbollah military commander. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- US Secretary of State and Lebanese President discussed the status of the three-party framework agreement — Интерфакс
- President of Lebanon Travels to the US for Meeting with Trump — Интерфакс
- Netanyahu on U.S.-Iran Deal: 'We Don't Always See Eye to Eye with Trump' — Коммерсантъ
- US and Israeli Leaders Discussed Iran Talks by Phone — Вести