Trump Calls for Middle East Ceasefire on Truth Social
Source: Middle East Spectator — MES · Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 18:04 UTC
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States is committed to peace and urged all parties in the Middle East to support ongoing negotiations. He said the market is responding positively, with oil prices falling and stocks rising, and expressed hope for a complete ceasefire involving Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇱🇱🇧⚡️ — President Trump via Truth Social:
The United States is committed to PEACE, and we encourage everyone in the Middle East Region to maintain their commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold.
The Markets are loving what is happening with Oil Prices way down, and Stocks way up.
We expect a complete Ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel.