▲ U.S. President Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, on June 18 (local time), "We expect a complete cease-fire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel."
This is interpreted as a message that Israel and Hezbollah, a pro-Iranian militant group in Lebanon, should no longer engage in armed conflict, as the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on ending the war with Iran, which he signed, took effect that day, marking the start of a 60-day period for follow-up negotiations with Iran.
Article 1 of the MOU on ending the war, which was released the previous day, states, "We declare an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon."
President Trump said, "The United States is committed to peace, and we encourage everyone in the Middle East to keep their commitment to ensuring our negotiations unfold beautifully."
President Trump added, "The markets are loving the current situation, with oil prices falling significantly and stock prices rising sharply."
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