President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanon-militant group through mediators.

Tehran had said it would suspend negotiations over Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

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Donald Trump was able to stop Israel and Hezbollah from escalating the ongoing conflict through conversations with leaders from both sides.