US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks by phone with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun after Lebanese authorities confiscate several hundred kilograms of explosives linked to Hezbollah, a US official says. Rubio urges Lebanon to not return the explosives to Hezbollah and tells Aoun to ensure accountability.
According to the US official, Rubio presses for those who ordered, financed, and directed the shipment to be held responsible. The outlets report the call as part of ongoing US attention to weapons movements and security concerns in the region. One report also says the explosives were intended for targeting Israeli forces, reflecting a wider strategic framing beyond the seizure itself.
While the core details are consistent across sources—Rubio contacts Aoun, urges against returning the material, and emphasizes accountability—the coverage varies slightly in how it characterizes the shipment’s alleged purpose.
