Trump Pledges Joint Action With Netanyahu on Iran

Following the recent Knesset elections, U.S. President Donald Trump assured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of joint action regarding Iran. Trump stated that he and Netanyahu intend to "see this through" in their confrontation with Iran, either by reaching an agreement or through other means, even as Washington continues negotiations with Tehran. Sources indicate Trump does not feel Netanyahu owes him for public support that may have aided his election results, though advisors suggest he might leverage this support later for concessions. Initially, Trump expressed doubt about Netanyahu's political prospects based on early election results, but his assessment changed as more votes were counted. Washington is now considering the possibility of U.S. involvement in discussions about forming a new Israeli government. Previously, Trump stated that Netanyahu did not ask for his public endorsement before the Knesset elections, asserting he acted on his own initiative. This comes amid claims that Netanyahu sought Trump's intervention in the Israeli campaign. Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously informed Trump in February of the previous year, during their first meeting after Trump's return to the White House, about plans to attack Iran.