United States President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that Lebanon has fallen victim to Hezbollah and Iran, accusing the militant group of having “plundered the state” and brought suffering to the Lebanese people.
Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump dedicated part of his speech to addressing the situation in Lebanon. He expressed Washington’s readiness to support the country in “building a future based on economic development and peace with its neighbors” – a clear reference to Syria and Israel.
“I hear that the new administration in Lebanon is professional and wants the best” for the country, Trump said, while sharply criticizing the “destructive” role played by Hezbollah and Iran.
“Hezbollah has brought misery to Lebanon and its people. It looted the state,” Trump stated, describing the country as a “victim of Hezbollah and Iran.”
He argued that the crisis could have been avoided. “Iran could have chosen to focus on development instead of opting for destruction across the region,” he said.
Trump went on to accuse Tehran and its regional allies of sowing chaos and hardship. “Those who claim to be nation-builders have destroyed more countries than they have built,” he said, adding that “terrorism in Gaza and Lebanon has cost many lives.”
Trump’s speech reiterated his criticism of Iran’s influence in the region and positioned his administration as a potential partner for Lebanon’s stability and economic recovery.
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