Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced the postponement of his visit to the United States amid rising tensions and warnings from Iran regarding Hezbollah’s role.
In a message posted on April 11, Mr. Salam stated that the decision to delay the trip to the United Nations and the US stemmed from the “current domestic situation.”
He was scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Lebanon’s first high-level bilateral visit to the US since President Donald Trump returned to power.
The decision follows warnings from Iran that Lebanon could face “security risks” if it excludes Hezbollah’s role in scheduled talks with Israel in Washington.
Simultaneously, pro-Hezbollah protests took place in Beirut, with participants demonstrating against Prime Minister Salam.
Meanwhile, Israel continues airstrikes targeting Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. Lebanese officials reported that at least 14 people were killed in attacks on April 10, bringing the total death toll to approximately 1,950.
According to a separate plan, representatives from Lebanon and Israel are still expected to meet in Washington on April 14 to discuss a potential agreement. However, Israel stated it does not consider a ceasefire with Hezbollah a condition for the talks.
These developments indicate that the regional situation remains complex, with negotiations proceeding alongside military actions.
