Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has expressed hope that a deal between Washington and Tehran to end the Middle East war would put a “definitive end” to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, according to AFP.

In a statement issued by his office, Aoun praised the memorandum’s affirmation that “Lebanon’s security and safety are an integral part of any effort to consolidate stability in the region”.

The Lebanese people “look forward to these understandings transforming into practical steps that put a definitive end to the cycle of violence and establish a phase of stability, security, recovery and reconstruction,” the statement added.