- President Donald Trump condemned Israel’s attack on Beirut on Sunday, stating it “should not have happened” and urging Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to jeopardise ongoing peace negotiations with Iran.
- The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut's southern suburbs, asserting it was in response to three projectiles launched by the group towards communities in northern Israel, which it deemed a blatant ceasefire violation.
- Trump characterised Hezbollah's alleged attacks as “very small and meaningless,” emphasising they should not disrupt the crucial peace process.
- Iran’s top negotiator suggested that the Israeli actions in Beirut indicated either a lack of US will or ability to fulfil its commitments regarding the peace deal.
- Washington and Tehran were reportedly close to finalising an agreement to end the more than three-month-long conflict, with US and Pakistani leaders forecasting a signing on Sunday.
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