Donald Trump says an Israeli strike on Lebanon should not have happened, while suggesting progress toward an Iran nuclear agreement. Multiple reports describe the ongoing Israel–Hezbollah fighting in Lebanon as linked to a broader escalation involving Iran and the United States. According to Channel NewsAsia, the conflict between Israel and Iran-aligned Hezbollah in Lebanon is reignited following the start of a US-led Israel effort against Iran more than three months ago. While Trump’s comments criticize the Israeli strike, the reporting indicates he also points to diplomacy, saying a deal involving Iran is close. The articles collectively frame the situation as both a continuing military confrontation in Lebanon and a parallel diplomatic track focused on Iran. They do not, in the excerpts provided, specify details such as casualty figures, the timing or target of the Israeli strike, or the specific terms of the proposed Iran deal. Overall, the sources present Trump’s remarks as simultaneously critical of Israel’s actions in Lebanon and optimistic about the likelihood of reaching an agreement with Iran.