Why does Donald Trump want Syria to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon?

为什么唐纳德·特朗普想让叙利亚在黎巴嫩对抗真主党?

The Globalist

2026-07-02

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Donald Trump has suggested Syria could play a role in confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon. But does Damascus want to get involved? Plus: Portugal resumes train manufacturing and Australia turns to drones to stop shark attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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