Trump Reportedly Weighs Visa Relief for Iran Team to Keep Beirut Deal Talks Alive

U.S. President Donald Trump is working behind the scenes to prevent further escalation between Israel and Iran after the Israeli strike in Beirut, according to people familiar with the discussions. As part of contacts with Tehran, officials are weighing steps meant to lower tensions and keep a developing agreement on track, including possible visa and stay arrangements for Iran's World Cup squad while it is in the United States between matches.

Trump publicly sharpened his position earlier, saying the Beirut attacks should not have happened, especially on what he called a special day when Washington was close to a peace deal with Iran. He stressed that Israel has the right to defend itself, but said its response was