Trump Directs U.S. Airlines to Fly Directly to Lebanon After Meeting President Aoun
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Trump Directs U.S. Airlines to Fly Directly to Lebanon After Meeting President Aoun

Trump orders his administration to permit direct U.S. carrier flights to Lebanon, calling on other countries to follow suit as he praises President Joseph Aoun.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 21, 2026, 12:23 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump directed his administration to let all U.S. airline carriers fly directly to Lebanon, opening a path for Americans to travel to the country after a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.