Trump intervenes to halt Lebanon attacks, Iraq cracks down on corruption and UAE approves weight-loss pill
The National · 2 Jun 2026

Trump intervenes to halt Lebanon attacks, Iraq cracks down on corruption and UAE approves weight-loss pill

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to stop attacking each other after efforts by Washington to prevent a major Israeli escalation in Beirut. We also look at growing uncertainty around US-Iran diplomacy after Tehran reportedly s


AI Translated Summary:
US President Donald Trump has successfully mediated a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, aiming to prevent further escalation in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iraq intensifies its anti-corruption efforts amidst regional tensions and uncertainty in US-Iran relations.


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