Trump's ‘Eternity’ Wish For Israel And Iran-Backed Hezbollah As Regional Conflicts Escalate
Trump's ‘Eternity’ Wish For Israel And Iran-Backed Hezbollah As Regional Conflicts Escalate Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 07:59 IST Donald Trump said Israel
Trump's ‘Eternity’ Wish For Israel And Iran-Backed Hezbollah As Regional Conflicts Escalate Published By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 07:59 IST Donald Trump said Israel PM Netanyahu had agreed to halt a planned military operation on Beirut. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. (AFP) US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, while also hinting that talks with Iran were moving forward despite recent tensions linked to Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. The remarks came as uncertainty continued over both the situation in Lebanon and the future of negotiations involving Iran. Did Israel-Lebanon reach understanding? Trump said he had spoken directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and had also held what he described as a “very good call" with Hezbollah through unnamed representatives. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump said Netanyahu had agreed to halt a planned military raid on Beirut. “I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back," Trump wrote. He also claimed that Hezbollah had agreed to stop attacks. “Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop — That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel," he said.
In a separate post, Trump said discussions with Iran were continuing rapidly. “Talks are continuing, at a rapid pace, with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" he wrote. Iran talks face fresh uncertainty Trump’s comments followed a report by Iran’s Tasnim news agency, which said Tehran had suspended discussions with mediators. According to the report, the move was made in protest against Israel’s expanding military offensive in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. The development came amid broader regional tensions following the joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran launched on February 28. Netanyahu doubts ceasefire Despite Trump’s announcement, Netanyahu later suggested that no final understanding had been reached. According to a statement issued by his office, the Israeli leader said Israel would continue to act if Hezbollah attacks persisted. “I spoke this evening with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our towns and our citizens, Israel will strike terrorist targets in Beirut," Netanyahu said. The differing statements pointed to possible disagreements between Washington and Jerusalem over the situation. Adding to the speculation, a report by the US news outlet Axios said Trump had called Netanyahu “crazy" and accused him of putting Iran peace negotiations at risk. Trump repeats hope for lasting peace Following Netanyahu’s statement, Trump returned to social media and reiterated that Israeli forces had been turned back from a planned operation in Beirut.
He again maintained that both sides had agreed to stop firing. “Let’s see how long that lasts — Hopefully it will be for ETERNITY!" Trump wrote. Meanwhile, according to an Axios report, Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which had jeopardised ongoing negotiations with Iran to end the Middle East conflict. Two sources familiar with the conversation said Trump called Netanyahu “crazy" and claimed he had played a key role in helping the Israeli leader navigate political and legal challenges, including his ongoing corruption trial. A US official briefed on the call quoted Trump as saying, “You’re f***ing crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your a**. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this." US-Iran negotiations Earlier in the day, Trump offered contrasting views on the future of negotiations with Iran. In a telephone interview with CNBC, he said he was unconcerned if the talks collapsed. “Frankly, I thought they started to get very boring," Trump said. Speaking separately to NBC News, Trump said he had not been informed that Iran had suspended negotiations. However, he suggested that less public discussion might be beneficial. “I think we’ve been talking too much if you want to know the truth," Trump said.
“I think going silent would be very good, and that could be for a long time," he added. Trump on Monday also hinted that an agreement with Iran to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz may be sealed “over the next week." He said a peace agreement with Iran could be “even better than a military victory." News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk Shuddhanta Patra, a seasoned journalist with eight years of experience, serves as Senior Sub‑Editor at CNN News 18. With expertise across national politics, geopolitics, business news, she has influen... Read More Location: Washington D.C., United States of America (USA) First Published: June 02, 2026, 07:55 IST News world Trump's ‘Eternity’ Wish For Israel And Iran-Backed Hezbollah As Regional Conflicts Escalate Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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