Report: Barrack to return to Beirut in 3 weeks, says Trump keen on stability

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack promised President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri and PM Nawaf Salam to carry answers regarding their concerns when he returns to Lebanon after three weeks, a Lebanese official source told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper.

“Contrary to what was circulated prior to his arrival, the U.S. envoy did not carry warnings related to Hezbollah’s arms, although he asked during the meetings about the delay in addressing the matter,” the daily added.

He also told Lebanese leaders that U.S. President Donald Trump “wants to stabilize the region and wants to know Lebanon’s viewpoint as to achieving this goal,” Asharq al-Awsat said.

“Barrack said that Trump is keen on stability in Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Turkey and would exert efforts to achieve this objective,” the sources added.