President Trump Says US Held First Direct Talks With Hezbollah

US President Donald Trump said Washington had established direct communication with Hezbollah for the first time.

Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump suggested that the contact formed part of ongoing efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East.

“We actually spoke with Hezbollah for the first time,” Trump told reporters. “They agreed yesterday they’re not going to shoot, Israel is not going to shoot. We’re just going to see.”

Trump made the comments while addressing developments related to Iran’s nuclear programme, regional ceasefire initiatives, and maritime security matters in the Gulf.

The President expressed confidence about the progress of ongoing negotiations with Iran.

“I hear the negotiation itself has gone very well, actually. Very well,” he said.

When asked about the possibility of a breakthrough, Trump added, “If it happens and it might not happen, you know, who knows? But if it happens, it could happen like over the weekend.”

Trump stressed that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons remained the central objective of the talks. He outlined the commitments Washington hoped to secure from Tehran.

The President also shared details of a proposed arrangement concerning nuclear-related material at Iranian facilities.

“As of this moment, it’s agreed that we will go in with them, we will get it, and we will destroy it. It will be destroyed,” Trump noted.

Trump commended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his cooperation and described him as a dependable ally.

The President also argued that recent US actions had changed the regional balance and increased pressure on Iran. He maintained that Tehran now better understood the consequences of pursuing nuclear weapons and said a future agreement could support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy transit routes.