US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he communicated with Iran-aligned Lebanese group Hezbollah through intermediaries and secured assurances that the group would not launch an attack on Israel.
Speaking about the development, Trump said he also held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which Israel agreed to halt military preparations aimed at southern Lebanon. According to Trump, Israeli troops that were reportedly mobilizing for a potential operation were instructed to stand down following the discussion.
Trump shared details of the engagement on his social media platform, Truth Social, calling the conversation with Netanyahu productive and outcome-driven. He stated that there would be no Israeli troops moving toward Beirut and confirmed that forces already enroute had been turned back.
The statement marked an unusual moment in US foreign policy, as no sitting US president has previously acknowledged communication with Hezbollah, either directly or through intermediaries. Hezbollah is an Iran-backed group that operates in Lebanon and has long remained hostile toward Israel.
The United States officially designates Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation, citing its involvement in regional conflicts and attacks against Israeli and Western interests. Despite this designation, Trump said intermediaries facilitated the exchange in an effort to de-escalate tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Tensions in the region have remained high amid fears of a broader conflict involving Israel and armed groups operating near its northern frontier. Any military escalation in southern Lebanon could risk drawing multiple regional actors into confrontation.
Trump’s remarks suggested that diplomatic engagement helped prevent immediate military action. However, neither Hezbollah nor Israeli officials issued immediate public statements confirming Trump’s claims.
The White House also did not release further details about the intermediaries involved or the nature of the assurances reportedly given. Analysts say the situation remains fragile, and developments along the border will continue to draw close international attention.
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