In brief
At a Washington press briefing on November 4, Donald Trump declared his intention to end the U.S.–Israeli campaign against Iran whenever he decides, insisting it must be carried out correctly. The comments came after a brief cease‑fire with Tehran, a July resumption of strikes, and a shift to sanctions. Trump’s remarks underscore a potential change in U.S. policy, though no firm timeline has been set.
During a Washington briefing on Nov. 4, former President Donald Trump told reporters he would end the U.S.–Israeli offensive against Iran whenever he wanted, but only “if it’s done right.”
Trump explained his stance while showing journalists a newly built ballroom at the White House.
He added that the United States would never permit Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon and emphasized the need for a justified conclusion to the conflict.
“Whenever I wanted to, but it's got to be done right, and we're never going to let them have a nuclear weapon. It's got to be done right,” he said.
The joint U.S.–Israeli war against Iran began on Feb. 28, the same day Kyiv’s security initiatives were underway. In June, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts.
However, on the night of July 8, the United States resumed strikes against Iran, citing violations of the agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Washington then announced a pivot away from large‑scale force toward economic sanctions as a means of pressure.
Trump’s current remarks reflect his willingness to resume offensive action, but only once he deems it appropriate and right according to his standards.
