US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip

5 articles, oldest first.

1. End Time Headlines

   Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel ↗ (opens End Time Headlines)

   Published Jun 30, 2026

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   According to a report from The Associated Press, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed that Syria take on the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, an idea that has sent shockwaves through the region amid ongoing conflict.

2. Al-Monitor

   Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published Jul 2, 2026

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   BEIRUT, July 2 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Syria was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah "if interests require it", Lebanon's state news agency reported.

3. The Times of Israel

   Syrian FM says Damascus open to meeting Hezbollah, after Trump said it should fight group ↗ (opens The Times of Israel)

   Published Jul 2, 2026

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   Asaad al-Shaibani visits Lebanon, meets President Aoun and Hezbollah-allied parliament speaker Berri, after Israel, Syria and Lebanon rejected US suggestion

4. Breitbart News

   Syria, Rejecting Military Role, Open to Talks with Hezbollah in Lebanon ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Jul 2, 2026

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   Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shaibani visited Lebanon on Thursday for meetings with its president and highest-ranking leadership.

5. Al Jazeera

   US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Jul 2, 2026

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   Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani met Hezbollah ally Berri during visit, as Trump calls for Syria to disarm group.