U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly held discussions with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, focusing on the issue of Hezbollah. According to statements made by Trump, he conveyed to Assad his view that Hezbollah is not a particularly strong organization and that he does not hold favorable opinions of the group. The conversation centered on collaborative efforts to counter the Iran-backed militant group. This marks a rare direct communication between the leaders, given the U.S. government’s long-standing opposition to Assad’s regime. Details regarding the specifics of potential cooperation were not immediately released. The discussion highlights a potential, albeit unusual, alignment of interests regarding containing Hezbollah’s influence in the region. The White House has not yet issued an official statement confirming the details of the conversation.