Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to exhaust negotiations with Iran but is willing to use force if Iran violates its commitments, according to Barak Ravid (N12). The remarks offer insight into the U.S. administration's approach to the nuclear talks.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks, relayed by Barak Ravid (N12), provide the clearest public outline of the Trump administration's dual-track policy toward Iran. The statement comes amid ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with the U.S. reportedly pressing for a deal while maintaining a military threat. The Zioneer has previously reported on Trump's stated determination to reach an agreement, as well as his willingness to authorize strikes. The specific framing by Netanyahu — that Trump is committed to exhausting talks before resorting to force — aligns with the administration's public posture. The source of the statement is a single outlet, and no further details were provided.
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