Analysts are evaluating the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent Persian Gulf visit and its effects on Lebanon, particularly regarding Saudi influence. Trump criticized Hezbollah, claiming it has caused Lebanon’s suffering, and hinted at U.S. support for Lebanon’s economic development. However, analysts note that Lebanon’s turmoil stems from factions Washington is leveraging, not Hezbollah itself. Trump returned with promises of investments, but aid remains withheld from Palestinians and impoverished populations in West Asia. Meanwhile, Arab nations are ready to assist Lebanon’s reconstruction, contingent on the disarmament of Hezbollah, as political tensions rise ahead of upcoming elections.