Trump says Iran war end will be ‘mutual decision’ with Netanyahu

Washington, March 9 – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the decision on when to end the war with Iran would be made jointly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, indicating that Washington and Israel would coordinate closely on the timing of any resolution to the conflict.

Speaking by phone with The Times of Israel, Trump said Netanyahu would have a role in determining how and when the conflict with Iran concludes, underscoring the close strategic alignment between the two leaders during the crisis.

Trump told the Israeli outlet that ending the war would be a “mutual” decision between Washington and Jerusalem, suggesting that Israel’s leadership would be directly involved in shaping the final stages of the conflict.

His comments signal that U.S. policy toward the war remains closely tied to consultations with Israel, a key regional ally, as military and diplomatic considerations evolve.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East as the United States and Israel confront Iran. Trump’s statement highlights the extent of coordination between the two governments as they weigh military objectives and potential diplomatic pathways to ending the hostilities.

Neither the White House nor Netanyahu’s office immediately provided additional details on the conditions that might determine the timing of a ceasefire or broader settlement.