US President Donald Trump made a resonant statement regarding the strategic decision-making mechanism in the current Middle East conflict. In an interview with the Times of Israel, the White House chief emphasized that the decision to end the large-scale military operation against the Islamic Republic would be made in close consultation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the American leader, this would largely be a mutual decision based on a constant exchange of information between Washington and Tel Aviv. Trump noted that he would make the final decision at the right time, but promised that all relevant factors would be taken into account, including the security status of allies and the achievement of key military objectives.

This White House position confirms the unprecedented level of coordination between the US and Israel amid a sharp escalation in the region. The statement comes as Iran is officially led by Mojtaba Khamenei, who is committed to radical confrontation with the West, and global energy markets are rocked by a severe crisis due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump effectively acknowledged that Israel has a say in determining the outcome of a campaign that the president himself had previously described as "only just beginning." This comes despite sobering US intelligence reports casting doubt on the possibility of overthrowing the Iranian regime, even in the event of a protracted war and widespread destruction of infrastructure.

While the United States' European allies are expressing growing concern about resource shortages and record-high oil prices, Washington is demonstrating its willingness to maintain pressure until Israel's interests are fully satisfied. Trump's critics point out that handing over some of the authority to end the conflict to a foreign leader could prolong the fighting and exacerbate global economic chaos. Nevertheless, the US administration continues to insist on a forceful approach, discussing the possibility of seizing Iranian uranium and strategic oil terminals. Clearly, the Trump-Netanyahu alliance is becoming the primary determinant of the Middle East's future, ignoring calls for de-escalation and pragmatic dialogue with the new leadership in Tehran.