LBCI

PM Salam tells CNN Lebanon did not seek war, aims to halt escalation

19-03-2026 | 12:33

Share

Share

PM Salam tells CNN Lebanon did not seek war, aims to halt escalation

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told CNN that Lebanon has become a battleground in the conflict between Israel and Iran, with all Lebanese civilians suffering as a result.

He said the war was imposed on Lebanon and that the country did not seek it, making the immediate priority finding a way to stop the fighting.

Salam emphasized the importance of U.S. involvement, describing the United States as a strategic partner for Lebanon and highlighting President Donald Trump as capable of playing a key role in ending the conflict.

Lebanon is ready to enter immediate negotiations with Israel, he said, and believes the conflict can only be resolved through dialogue.

The prime minister also stressed that Lebanon will not accept any buffer zones, security areas, or measures that compromise its sovereignty. Any treaty, agreement, or arrangement must guarantee the full restoration of Lebanon’s control over its territory.

Lebanon News

Lebanon

Israel

United States

Nawaf Salam

Next

Lebanon must reclaim control over war and peace, says PM Salam in Eid al-Fitr speech

President Aoun meets French foreign minister, lauds France’s support for Lebanon

Previous

Recommended For You

Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'

04:59

Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'

Trump authorizes resumption of direct US flights to Lebanon after meeting with Aoun

15:53

Trump authorizes resumption of direct US flights to Lebanon after meeting with Aoun

Lebanese Army begins deployment in Zawtar as residents await return home

News Bulletin Reports

12:55

Lebanese Army begins deployment in Zawtar as residents await return home

Trump says US working to resolve Hezbollah issue, signals support for Lebanese Army

12:04

Trump says US working to resolve Hezbollah issue, signals support for Lebanese Army

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Iranian media says Tehran suspends negotiations via mediators with US

Middle East News

2026-06-01

Iranian media says Tehran suspends negotiations via mediators with US

Israeli army issues evacuation warning for residents of Jibchit and Srifa in South Lebanon

2026-05-05

Israeli army issues evacuation warning for residents of Jibchit and Srifa in South Lebanon

Israeli strike hits threatened building in Beirut’s Zuqaq al-Blat

2026-03-12

Israeli strike hits threatened building in Beirut’s Zuqaq al-Blat

Explosions heard across Doha, sirens sound in Bahrain: AFP

Middle East News

2026-03-09

Explosions heard across Doha, sirens sound in Bahrain: AFP

Videos

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Trump says US working to resolve Hezbollah issue, signals support for Lebanese Army

1

Trump says US working to resolve Hezbollah issue, signals support for Lebanese Army

Trump authorizes resumption of direct US flights to Lebanon after meeting with Aoun

2

Trump authorizes resumption of direct US flights to Lebanon after meeting with Aoun

Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal

3

Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal

Lebanese Army begins deployment in Zawtar as residents await return home

4

Lebanese Army begins deployment in Zawtar as residents await return home

Sources to LBCI: Lebanese Army continues deployment in Zawtar El Gharbiyeh despite Israeli gunfire

5

Sources to LBCI: Lebanese Army continues deployment in Zawtar El Gharbiyeh despite Israeli gunfire

UN condemns intensifying Israeli military attacks in Gaza

6

UN condemns intensifying Israeli military attacks in Gaza

Trump says US 'not finished at all' with Iran

7

Trump says US 'not finished at all' with Iran

Pakistan PM calls for restraint from all warring sides during talks with Iranian minister

8

Pakistan PM calls for restraint from all warring sides during talks with Iranian minister

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More