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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Halts US Trip Amid Security Concerns
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced the postponement of his upcoming trip to the United States and the United Nations. He cited the need to address “current internal circumstances” and prioritize national security as the reasons for this decision.
The postponement comes as Israeli strikes continue across Lebanon, with at least 14 people killed in recent attacks and the overall death toll nearing 1,950, according to Lebanese officials. Recently, the recent US-Iran talks in Islamabad failed, where Vice President J D Vance confirmed no agreement was reached after 21 hours of negotiations.
“In light of the current internal circumstances… I have decided to postpone my trip to the United Nations and the United States,” Salam said in a post on X, adding that he would remain in Beirut to oversee government work and safeguard “the security of the Lebanese people and their unity. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran remains in constant contact with Lebanon to ensure ceasefire commitments are upheld, while also flagging violations on the ground. Do you agree with decision of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to postpone his visit to the US and UN?