New statements from US President Trump on 'Iran war'
US President Donald Trump made statements regarding developments in the Middle East following his meeting with Lebanese President Aoun.
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Stating that Lebanon has been mistreated for a long time, Trump noted that they are working to solve the country's problems. Using striking expressions regarding Iran, Trump said, "You don't know what kind of dialogue is being conducted behind the scenes. They are eager to talk in order to end the situation."
MESSAGE FROM TRUMP ON LEBANON
US President Donald Trump said that relations with Lebanon are good.
Stating that Lebanon is a country that has been mistreated for a long time, Trump expressed that they are taking steps to solve the existing problems.
"WE WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEMS FOR LEBANON"
In his assessment regarding Lebanon, Trump said that some problems have already been solved.
The US President used the expressions, "We will solve the problems for Lebanon; we have already solved some of the problems."
AOUN: TRUMP IS MAKING EFFORTS TO END THE WAR
Lebanese President Aoun, on the other hand, said that Trump is making efforts to end the war in the region.
Aoun stated that their goal is to permanently end the hostility between Lebanon and Israel.
QUESTIONED ABOUT THE ISRAELI ARMY'S WITHDRAWAL PROCESS
Trump was also asked when the Israeli army would fully withdraw from Lebanon.
The US President stated that Israeli forces are currently in this process and are in the phase of shifting their troops to other regions.
"THEY ARE REDEPLOYING"
Trump described the agreement made with Lebanon as "great."
Stating that Israeli forces are in the process of redeployment, Trump also argued that the parties are getting along well.
CLAIMS OF ISRAEL OPENING FIRE BROUGHT TO THE AGENDA
A reporter reminded that the Lebanese army reported that Israeli forces opened fire near Lebanese troops stationed in one of the pilot regions.
Stating that he had just heard this claim, Trump said, "We will look into the matter."
STERN MESSAGE FOR THE HOUTHIS
In his statement, Trump also used striking expressions regarding the Houthis.
The US President said that they are ready to deal with the Houthis harshly again if necessary.
REACTION TO IRAN QUESTION
At the meeting, a question was also directed to Trump regarding the lack of signs that Iran is ready to stop the conflict.
Trump reacted to this assessment, responding, "How do you know that? You don't know what kind of dialogue is being conducted behind the scenes."
"THE IRANIANS ARE VERY EAGER TO TALK"
Trump argued that Iran is willing to talk.
The US President claimed that Tehran is seeking diplomatic contact, saying, "The Iranians are very eager to talk."
"WE HAVE NO INTEREST UNTIL THEY ARE READY FOR MEANINGFUL TALKS"
Despite this, Trump said that Washington would not sit at the table under any circumstances.
The US President stated that the US has no interest in talks until Iran is ready to negotiate in a meaningful way.
DIPLOMACY AND TENSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST ON THE TABLE SIMULTANEOUSLY
Trump's statements brought the topics of the withdrawal process on the Lebanon-Israel line, the fight against the Houthis, and possible talks with Iran to the agenda at the same time.