‘That is a must’: Trump says Iran needs to stop financing Hezbollah to reach peace deal with US

By Jacob Magid

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24 April 2026, 1:22 am

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Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump says Iran will have to stop funding Hezbollah in order to secure a permanent ceasefire deal with the US.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office after presiding over the second round of ambassador-level negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, Trump is asked whether Iran must stop funding Hezbollah to reach a deal with the US.

“Yes, that is a must,” Trump responds.

Recent talks with Iran have largely focused on the nuclear issue, as Tehran has pushed back on demands that deals include an end to its support for proxies in the region.

Asked whether he thinks Israel and Lebanon can reach a peace deal this year, Trump responds, “there’s a great chance.”