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Lebanese President Aoun to meet Trump in Washington regarding Hezbollah disarmament.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is visiting Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on July 21.
The discussions will focus on a plan for the disarmament of Hezbollah amidst tensions between Lebanon and Israel.
Aoun's visit is seen as significant amid growing pressure from the U.S. and Israel regarding security issues in the region.
The meeting comes after Lebanon has faced months of conflict along its border with Israel.
This visit highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation in Lebanon.

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Washington on July 21, 2026, for a critical meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. This visit comes amid escalating tensions in Lebanon, particularly related to the armed group Hezbollah and its disarmament, which has become a central issue for the U.S. and Israel. President Aoun is expected to present a plan aimed at achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon and addressing the disarmament of Hezbollah, which Israel considers a key condition for withdrawing from Southern Lebanon.

The meeting is seen as part of broader diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region, especially as Lebanon has been grappling with months of conflict at its border with Israel. Experts suggest that Aoun’s discussions with U.S. officials may also focus on Lebanon’s long-term strategic challenges and the implications of U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, though some analysts caution that the significance of the visit may largely be symbolic rather than a precursor to immediate policy changes.

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