Trump pushes for end to Iran war, announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 22:54 UTC
- Sources: Politico Europe
US President Donald Trump is actively seeking to negotiate a conclusion to the war involving Iran, Israel, and Lebanon, offering to host Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun at the White House. Trump's announcement of a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is the latest sign of shifting American objectives, even as Washington and Tehran remain far apart on a broader resolution.