Netanyahu: Trump Wants Iran Deal but Won't Rule Out Force

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump is keen on reaching an agreement with Iran, particularly concerning its nuclear program, but will not hesitate to employ military force if necessary. Netanyahu expressed his belief that Trump intends to explore all diplomatic avenues before resorting to other measures.

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I believe that President (Donald) Trump wants to exhaust all possibilities to reach an agreement, especially regarding the nuclear issue, through negotiations.

"I believe that President (Donald) Trump wants to exhaust all possibilities to reach an agreement, especially regarding the nuclear issue, through negotiations," Netanyahu said in an interview with NBC News. However, he added that it is "obvious" Trump "has no qualms about resorting to force when the Iranians violate all the commitments they make."

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it is obvious that Trump has no qualms about resorting to force when the Iranians violate all the commitments they make.

Netanyahu defended Trump, a key ally, urging others to allow him the chance to pursue his strategy. He highlighted the joint efforts of the U.S. and Israel to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them, referencing an offensive initiated on February 28 against the Islamic Republic. The Prime Minister also paid tribute to the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who he said strongly advocated for the joint operation to halt Iran's nuclear program. Graham's stance was firm: "Bibi, you have to do it. You have to finish this nuclear weapons program before they finish us."

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Israel is deeply grateful for the fact that the U.S. and Israel joined forces to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and the means to launch them, not only against us, but against the entire West.