Trump calls for more 'surgical' strikes on Hezbollah

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US President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon during an interview broadcast on Sunday, interpreting his comments as a tacit endorsement of Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs. Trump also stated he was "very close" to a deal with Iran, suggesting a potential de-escalation in regional tensions alongside increased pressure on Hezbollah.

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US President Donald Trump has called for more "surgical" attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, while at the same time saying he was "very close" to a deal with Iran. The comments, made to NBC's Meet the Press programme in an interview recorded on Friday but broadcast on Sunday, have been interpreted as a tacit blessing of Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs.

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