[82332] U.S. Secretary of Defense: Deal with Iran on the way, Israel showing restraint toward Hezbollah

Contacts for a diplomatic deal and the situation with Lebanon

In a series of reports published on June 14, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, emphasized that the Trump administration is working vigorously to finalize an emerging deal. According to Hegseth, as reported in News from the Field on Telegram and YINONEWS, the deal is not in doubt but is a "question of when, not if".

In parallel with the diplomatic progress, the Secretary addressed the security situation on the northern border. According to The Voice of News on 🆃🅴🅻🅴🅶🆁🅰️🅼🔴, Hegseth noted that "Israel is exercising great restraint in its response to Hezbollah". This position was also reflected in Hot News and 12 Corner 99, with the clarification that the U.S. administration is aware of the complexity of the arena.

On the other hand, GLOBAL ANALYST – a channel that sometimes presents a more critical line toward the current administration and political maneuvers – highlighted Hegseth's words in the context of the American pressure to reach the deal, while hinting at criticism of the concessions reflected in the policy. In this context, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, was quoted on News Channel 8200 as clarifying that "President Trump has every intention for this deal to be closed", and that Iran is required to restrain Hezbollah as part of the process.

The reports, which have received cumulative exposure of over 73,000 views, highlight the current American line that combines a push for ending the diplomatic conflict with Iran, alongside providing partial and conditional backing for Israeli restraint in the northern arena.