Reports claim US urged Syria to join Israel–Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon

As the Israel–Hezbollah conflict intensifies in Lebanon, reports suggest Donald Trump may have pushed Syria to step into the war — a move that could dramatically widen the regional conflict. According to a Reuters report, Washington allegedly urged Damascus to deploy forces into eastern Lebanon to help counter Hezbollah. The developments come as Israel expands strikes inside Lebanon, with rising casualties and displacement, raising concerns that the conflict could spiral into a wider regional confrontation involving multiple state and non-state actors.