Senior US official says Aoun will help realize 'Trump's vision for peace'
Senior director for counterterrorism Sebastian Gorka described Monday President Joseph Aoun as a "friend" who will help realize U.S. President Donald Trump's vision for peace in the Middle East.
"Today this leader is a friend and is positioned to help realize President Donald Trump's vision for peace in the Middle East under a new, broader Abraham Accords," Gorka posted on X.
A U.S. treasury delegation headed by Gorka had met Sunday with Aoun in Beirut, as Washington works to cut off Hezbollah's funding and Lebanon's government tries to disarm it.
"Lebanon has suffered long enough under the wicked influence of Iran," Gorca said.
Aoun and Gorka discussed ways in which the U.S. can partner with Lebanon to stop the flow of money from Iran to Hezbollah and create a safer and more prosperous Lebanon, deputy director for counter-terrorism John Hurley said after the meeting.
Source: Naharnet
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