President Donald Trump is set to announce a package of incentives for Iran designed to prevent Tehran from retaliating against Israeli air strikes in Beirut, a move that would represent one of the most significant US diplomatic interventions in the Middle East in years.
The announcement comes as Iran has officially threatened retaliation against the US following a week of Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah in Beirut between June 7 and June 14. Tehran has accused Washington of complicity in the violence, raising the stakes for what was already a fragile negotiating process between the two governments.
What’s on the table
The concessions reportedly being offered to Iran include potential access to frozen Iranian assets and reconstruction support, framed as part of a broader peace deal framework.
Trump has emphasized that negotiations for a deal with Iran are continuing despite the regional instability caused by the Israeli operations. He has also urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint.
