WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, reportedly set to begin at 5 p.m. U.S. time, following direct diplomatic engagement led by Washington.
President Trump explained that he reached an agreement through negotiations with the Presidents of both nations. He said that the breakthrough will help calm down tensions existing between the two nations. He added that the temporary ceasefire came about after recent diplomatic negotiations between the Israeli and Lebanese representatives who met in Washington.
President Trump informed that the two presidents are supposed to come to the White House to discuss the issue further. “This would bring us closer to creating peace and stability in the long run,” the US president said. According to Mr. Trump, he ordered his vice-president, J.D. Vance and Secretary of State, Marco Rubio to proceed with their diplomatic activity.
Donald Trump hints to visit Islamabad, if deal with Iran succeeds
Earlier, United States President Donald Trump announced that if deal with Iran on its nuclear program and regional security has been finalized, and he will personally visit Islamabad.
He said that US Vice President JD Vance is also playing a key role in these negotiations. The US’s main goal is to keep Iran away from nuclear weapons, while Iran is demanding the lifting of international sanctions.
Pakistan is currently playing the role of a bridge for peace in the Middle East, and if these diplomatic efforts are successful, it will be a huge turning point not only for the region but also for global politics. Pakistan’s emergence as a diplomatic hub. According to recent reports released in mid-April 2026, President Trump has confirmed that Islamabad is being preferred for the most important negotiations between the United States and Iran.
He clarified in an interview with the New York Post that he prefers negotiations in Pakistan rather than going to any country that has nothing to do with this issue. According to him, “We are more likely to go there (Pakistan) because Field Marshal is doing an excellent job.” Praise for Field Marshal Asim Munir. President Trump described the role of Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as exceptional and called him “Fantastic”.
According to Trump, it is because of Field Marshal Asim Munir’s efforts that the United States and Iran, who have been rivals for decades, have come close to sitting at one table in Islamabad. It should be remembered that a two-week ceasefire agreement was also reached between the US and Iran in early April, mediated by Pakistan.
