US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing 'at a rapid pace'. ReutersUS President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing 'at a rapid pace'. ReutersUS President says he held 'very produtive' call with Israel's NetanyahuHeadphonesBookmarkUS President Donald Trump says Israel has agreed not to send troops into Beirut, and that Hezbollah committed to halting attacks against Israel, following Washington-mediated talks.In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Mr Trump said he had held a “very productive” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that any Israeli forces heading towards the Lebanese capital had been ordered to turn back.“There will be no troops going to Beirut, and any troops that are on their way have already been turned back,” Mr Trump wrote.He also said US representatives had spoken with Hezbollah and secured a commitment to end hostilities.“Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel,” he said.Israeli news outlet Ynet, quoting an Israeli official, reported that Israel had postponed a strike on Dahieh in Beirut at the request of the US.Mr Trump's comments came after Mr Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to prepare strikes on targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs, prompting thousands of residents to flee their homes.The Israeli Prime Minister's office has not commented on the call, and Israeli leaders have not announced any scaling back of troops. Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said Mr Netanyahu should say "no" to Mr Trump and strike Hezbollah.Iranian leaders had earlier announced a suspension of negotiations with Washington, saying that a ceasefire in Lebanon must be secured before any broader agreement with the US could move forward.In a second post, Mr Trump said talks with Iran were continuing “at a rapid pace”.The development marks the latest twist in a conflict that has spilled over from the Iran war, which began on February 28.More than 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced by Israeli strikes and displacement orders since the conflict escalated. About 3,300 people have been killed and Israeli troops have destroyed much of the country's villages and cities in the south.Updated: June 01, 2026, 6:32 PMMost popular today12345678910