Donald Trump says "very concrete plans" already in store for Lebanon military assistance

During a White House meeting Tuesday—the first visit by a Lebanese head of state in 17 years—President Donald Trump pledged U.S. backing for Lebanon’s push to stabilize the country. The discussion centered on a U.S.-mediated framework, coordinated with Israel, to remove the Iran-backed Hezbollah group from southern Lebanon; Israel recently vacated initial zones where Lebanese troops are deploying to assert government control. Trump stated that detailed plans exist for assisting the Lebanese Armed Forces, including foreign help and steps toward greater self-sufficiency. The leaders also touched on normalizing Lebanon-Israel relations, with Trump encouraging repeal of a law against contact with Israelis. Additionally, Trump asserted that Iran "desperately" wants to resume talks amid ongoing U.S. strikes.