Trump Announces No U.S. Troops Will Be Sent to Beirut After Call With Netanyahu
President Trump stated on June 1, 2026, that no U.S. troops will go to Beirut and that any forces already en route have been turned back. The announcement followed a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
gamereactor.euU.S. troops going to Beirut and that any troops already on their way have been turned back. The president posted the announcement on Truth Social on June 1, 2026.
The same message was repeated in nearly identical wording across multiple posts, stating there will be no soldiers heading to Beirut and that any forces en route have already been recalled. President Trump held a call with Netanyahu. He described the call as very productive.
No additional details were provided about the purpose or content of the call beyond that characterization. The statement followed the call between President Trump and Netanyahu.
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