On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, President Trump met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House, marking the first visit by a Lebanese head of state since 2009. The meeting took place in the Oval Office, where Trump praised the Lebanese nation and its people.

This diplomatic engagement occurs as the United States and Iran have experienced an escalation in hostilities over the last ten days. Details of the meeting and the ongoing tensions highlight the complex geopolitical landscape in the region.

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